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 reveals she cries in public when reminded of her dad's Covid battle
Gemma Collins has revealed she cries in public when she thinks of her dad battling Covid in hospital.The 40-year-old's dad Alan battled the life-threatening disease this time last year.12 months on and Gemma admits to still getting emotional over how close she was to losing her father.Before Christmas 2020, both of Gemma's parents fell ill with the virus but her dad suffered badly and was rushed into hospital.He is now on the mend and the ex Towie star revealed he "gets stronger every day."The blonde diva told The Sun how she has him under strict orders.She said: "I only let him work 3 days a week now."Long Covid is not a five minute thing.
