Gemma Atkinson has quit ‘Emmerdale’.
The 32-year-old actress – who plays Carly Hope in the ITV soap – will be reportedly "taking an extended break" from the role so she can focus on her Bollywood career.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "Gemma has loved her time in ‘Emmerdale’ and isn’t saying it’s for good.
"But she’s taking an extended break to focus on other avenues. She loves doing the radio and also wants to broaden her horizons on the acting front."
It comes after Gemma – who made her Bollywood debut in thriller ‘Fever’ in 2016 – recently confirmed she would be joining the Breakfast team at Key 103 radio in Manchester from February.
She said at the time: "It’s official!!!! I’ll be joining the @key103manchester Breakfast team from February 2017 … So happy to be part of such a wonderful team. Tune in from 6am until 10am weekdays. (sic)"
And Gemma previously admitted she was "really excited" about starring in a Bollywood movie.
She shared: "It’s really exciting. I’ve had loads of nice messages from people over in India. Being involved with a Bollywood is amazing. Someone told me their film scene is bigger than Hollywood and I couldn’t believe it."
The brunette beauty recently confessed she is in no rush to start dating again after she split from fitness trainer Olly Foster last year.
She said at the time: "Sometimes there are people in your life and it’s just not working out the way you thought. We’ll always be in each other’s life but just as friends.
"We went on a road trip the other week together. Now I can’t get away with ditching sessions as he’s quite strict with me. I’m happily single. I’ve got the dogs and lots going on professionally. It’s nice to be on my own for a bit.
"I have not even thought about dating. I will give it a few months. I’m one of those people who like their own company. I don’t need anyone."
Gemma Atkinson to ‘quit’ Emmerdale
