Gemma Clare Collins (born 31 January 1981) is an English media personality and businesswoman. In 2011, she began appearing on the ITVBe reality series The Only Way Is Essex. Following a brief appearance on I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! (2014), Collins has appeared in various television programmes including Celebrity Big Brother (2016), Celebs Go Dating (2018), and Dancing on Ice (2019). In 2019, she began starring in her own reality series and hosting a podcast on BBC Sounds.
Following the tragic death of her close pal Rhys Alan Smith, Gemma Collins has revealed she's received "signs" from her late friend.The reality star, who previously looked incredible in a crop top while working out, said she was left broken-hearted by the death but found comfort in seeing signs.
While speaking on The Gemma Collins Podcast, the 40 year old explained: "My dear friend, who was like a little brother to me, sadly passed away and it has been so awful. "If anyone is feeling not themselves or is struggling please speak to someone." Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.