Chloe Sims in Talks for TOWIE Spin-Off Focused on Mental Wellness
Four years after leaving the reality show for Los Angeles, the star may return for a new format emphasizing therapy and well-being.
Chloe Sims is reportedly in discussions to make a return to The Only Way Is Essex (TOWIE) for a potential spin-off series that would focus on mental health, therapy, and wellness. This comes four years after Sims, 44, departed the scripted reality program in 2022 to relocate to Los Angeles with her sisters for their own reality show, "House of Sims."
The proposed new format is said to be "intrigued" Sims, as it shifts away from the typical drama and rows characteristic of the original show. A source told The Sun that meetings have taken place with producers regarding her potential involvement. "The format is a way for her to return to the franchise which made her a household name, without having to get involved in all the drama and rows," the source noted.
Sims, who first joined TOWIE in 2011, had been seeking a career and life in the United States after her show "House of Sims" was reportedly canceled last year. She recently spoke on the "Boyfriend Material" podcast about experiencing a "brutal moment" in Los Angeles where she realized she was not recognized, stating, "Nobody cares about me here. Literally no one gives a f**k."
She described feeling like a "regular person" in LA, a stark contrast to the attention she received in the UK. Despite this "reality check," Sims indicated that life in LA has been "amazing" and expressed a desire for her name to be known in the city.
Other TOWIE personalities reportedly being considered for the therapy-style spin-off include Gemma Collins and James ‘Arg’ Argent. Reports last month suggested that ITV had already approved the new format, which could see former cast members engage with therapists on screen to discuss their lives.
The original TOWIE series has been airing since 2010, chronicling the lives of its cast through significant personal events including marriages, births, and break-ups over its 38 seasons. The potential spin-off aims to offer a deeper, more introspective look into the lives of its stars.