Gemma Collins has reportedly bid farewell to the BBC after the broadcaster "just couldn't afford" to match a lucrative offer from a rival to host her hit podcast.
The former TOWIE star, 41, is said to be following in the footsteps of Strictly Come Dancing star Dan Walker, Andrew Marr and Emily Maitlis, in taking advantage of a commercial deal and leaving the national broadcaster.
The Gemma Collins Podcast has been one of the BBC's most popular podcast outputs over recent years - even spawning a dating advice spin-off, The Love Lounge - but after three years, The GC has found a new home for her audio baby, reports The Mirror.
