Towie lands spin-off with some of its biggest stars from 38 series – as Gemma Collins and Arg return for showdown

TOWIE is getting a therapy-style spin off show which will see some of its biggest stars pouring their hearts out on screen. The hit ITV2 show is famed for its dramas on and off screen, and I’m told ITV bosses are keen to get their talent talking. Gemma Collins is among the names set to make a comeback Credit: Getty She’ll have a showdown with ex-boyfriend James ‘Arg’ Argent Credit: Getty Insiders said the production team behind Towie had pitched the idea to top telly bosses, who have given the show the green light. A source said: “Towie is known for documenting everything from births and breakups to deeply personal turning points. Sign up for the Showbiz newsletter Thank you! “And now they want to place the show’s stars in a more introspective spotlight. “Each episode will pair a cast member with a therapist, inviting them to open up on camera about defining moments in their lives. “Whether it’s Lauren Goodger reflecting on losing her daughter, Harry Derbidge discussing his experience with an eating disorder, or even a reunion between Gemma Collins and James Argent – the format has so many areas to explore.” Insiders said past and present stars of Towie were being approached about the show, which is expected to be filmed and air at some point next year. A source added: “It’s in the early stages at the moment but the show is coming together and ITV and the production company are really keen to push ahead. “It feels fresh and new, and gives fans of Towie even more content from their favourite faces.” Most read in Showbiz The therapy show is perfect timing as a feud between Elma Pazar and Harry Derbidge has been threatening to tear the cast apart. Today Elma, 34, broke her silence over the row, which happened last year on a cast trip to Vietnam where Harry, 32, accused her of spreading gossip. Lauren Goodger is likely to open up about her traumatic past Credit: Getty Harry Derbidge is among those set to open up in the therapy-style show Credit: Instagram Harry ended up reconciling with his ex-boyfriend Joe Blackman and Junaid Ahmed but the news had been leaked to his cousin Amy Childs, before he could tell her himself. Speaking to Billie Faiers on her, You Alright Hun? Podcast, Elma said: “We were really close, at one point we were inseparable, I was on the phone to Harry all the time, we lived through a lot together – we lived through Harry’s worst days together. “I’d say it was extremely hard for Harry but it was hard for both of us because you do take on your friends’ problems. “You’ll see, but I’d say we’re taking steps forward, but I would say there are no more steps. Billie then asked if there was a possibility that their friendship could ever get back on track. Elma said: “I think it was going in that direction and obviously Albania was nice but it was still very much like co-existing and keeping each other at arm’s length. “I was quite stern and had no intention of making up with Harry anyway, so for me it probably didn’t upset me as much as he would have wanted me to be upset by it. “It is what it is.” Comment now