Naomi Campbell really is starting afresh in 2007: she’s left Premier, the modelling agency that made her into a supermodel, in favour of US company IMG.

An inside source at Premier Models told the Mirror: “We’re gobsmacked. Premier has helped Naomi find fame and fortune and now she walks out on us.”

“We supported her one thousand per cent over her recent troubles.”

Another source added that Naomi made the move because “IMG has a bigger worldwide appeal” but it might be that she’s just planning to move her whole life stateside now she’s got a new boyfriend over there.

According to the New York Daily News, Naomi is very happily dating Hustle & Flow star Terrence Howard and are planning to “come out” as a couple this weekend.

A source told the newspaper: “Naomi’s new main squeeze is Terrence. They are making their debut as a couple this weekend and will attend all the Oscar parties together.”