The 33-year-old star apparently feels as though she's done all she can on the show, and is bored with her repetitive story lines.
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"Gemma feels she's done her time on TOWIE and is keen to try new things. She believes her profile is high enough to jump ship and go it alone.
"There's even talk she could have her own show with Lime Pictures, who make TOWIE."
As well as becoming Essex's answer to Oprah, Gemma is reportedly lined up to appear on this year's I'm a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here when it starts next month.
She already has successful businesses on this side of TOWIE, including an award winning plus size fashion clothing range.
Her presenting slots on ITV's This Morning, along with the show, would have more than prepared her for a sit down-style chat show.
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But don't despair, GC fans: she hasn't completely ruled out a return to Essex.
The source added: "Gemma hasn't closed the door completely on TOWIE but there's lots of other projects she's being lined up for."
Gemma will join the likes of Mark Wright and Amy Childs, who both went on to have successful careers after quitting the show that made them famous.
Will you miss Gemma?