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Courtney Green has reportedly decided to leave The Only Way Is Essex after 10 years on the show, amid claims the ITV hit is poised for a cast bloodbath.
Sources claim the reality star, 31, is taking a step back from the show after a drama-filled series which saw her jet to Albania, before being caught in the middle of a feud between pals Elma Pazar and Harry Derbidge.
Courtney has been a fan favourite during her decade-long stint on TOWIE, with viewers getting a glimpse of her turbulent relationship with Myles Barnett.
She then began dating businessman Callum Bushby in 2018, but in April 2025 it was revealed they'd split after seven years together.
It comes following reports that TOWIE is set for a huge shake-up, with bosses plotting to axe a string of stars, including some newer faces.
A source said: 'Courtney has decided to take a break from Towie ahead of a busy time for her family and across her business ventures.'
Courtney Green has reportedly decided to leave The Only Way Is Essex after 10 years on the show, amid claims the ITV hit is poised for a cast bloodbath
They went on to tell The Sun: 'After the last series she just decided that a break and a reset would be beneficial for her in all sorts of ways.
'But she'll be back – this isn't goodbye – she's just opting for some time out.'
The Daily Mail has contacted representatives for ITV and Courtney Green for comment.
Last week sources claimed that with plans for ITV to be purchased by Sky, producer Rebecca Kenny-Smith is plotting to restore TOWIE to its early days, and that will include axing a number of cast members.
A source said: 'The cast are being continuously told they need to bring it in terms of drama, and with all the whispers of another brutal cull, they're falling over themselves to find storylines.
'It's very much survival of the fittest right now. Everyone knows they need to bring something to the table and nobody wants to be seen as expendable.
'The feeling is that the show needs to concentrate on the established characters and the people who have genuine history and storylines – names like Ella [Rae Wise], Dani [Imbert], Sophie [Kasaei] and Jordan [Brook], Junaid [Ahmed] and Joe [Blackman], Amy [Childs] and Lauren [Goodger].'
Bosses have already renewed TOWIE for another series, its third this year, but it's thought that this upcoming run will be watched closely in a bid to decide how the show will play out in the future.
Sources claim the reality star is taking a step back from the show, after a drama-filled series which saw her jet to Albania
Currently, some cast are still appearing on screen together, but in Amy Childs' ITV wedding special.
The star is set to tie the knot with Billy Delbosq in Spain, after their legal ceremony at Marylebone Town Hall back in April.
A source told the Daily Mail: 'Amy is a favourite at ITV. She has been on Towie for years and has had several spin-off shows following her family life. It feels like a perfect fit.
'The wedding is set to be huge, with all her celebrity pals invited, including her Towie co-stars.
'They are getting very excited now that all of the plans are falling into place, and the show means they will get to watch their special day back forever.'
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