Lucy Mecklenburgh has "no plans" to sign up for The Only Way Is Essex again in the future.
Now dating Olympic gymnast Louis Smith, the 23-year-old quit the reality series last year and is happy to live her life privately despite missing socialising with her castmates.
Speaking to OK! magazine she explained: "There are parts I miss, like everyone going out for dinner and being sociable - but it's a big invasion of privacy and I have no plans to go back."
Because so many of her friends are on the show, Lucy doesn't get to see them all that often.
"Everyone is so busy, especially when they're filming. Sam Faiers came to see me on 'Tumble' and me and Lydia Bright speak to each other a lot, although it's hard to find time to meet up."
Whilst she's happier away from TOWIE, Lucy insists it's not an option for her to entire retreat from the spotlight.
"No. There's less of my life in the public eye now and I'm happier. Also, I don't think it's an option for me now.
"There are lots of positives though - I've got 75,000 girls getting help and fitness advice from using my website."
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