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 pens touching tribute as she grieves best friend who died suddenly
Gemma Collins has penned a moving tribute in memory of her close pal Rhys Alan Smith after he sadly passed away in Tenerife.
The 40-year-old TOWIE star, who said Rhys was like a brother, took to social media to share several posts as she remembered her late pal.
The cast of TOWIE was left devastated at the end of April when it was revealed that Harry Derbidge's ex Rhys had tragically died at the age of 28.
Almost one month on since the heartbreaking announcement, Gemma shared a collection of new snaps as she admitted it was going to be a 'tough day'.
