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.
Gemma Collins is reportedly hoping to take over her icon Holly Willoughby's presenting gig on This Morning.The former The Only Way Is Essex star is a massive fan of Holly and even recently debuted a long blonde bob after being inspired by the stunning talk show host.
And now it has been claimed by Heatworld.com that 40 year old Gemma is hoping to continue following in Holly's footsteps by stepping in if she ever gives up her coveted hosting gig.
A source told the publication: "She loves Holly and feels as though getting her job would be like taking over from TV royalty. "There's so much gossip going around the TV industry right now that ITV bosses are lining up a replacement for Holly, should she ever go, and Gemma wants to put herself at.