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 says cancelled 40th birthday plans 'don't matter' as dad leaves hospital after serious coronavirus battle
manchestereveningnews.co.ukdirect to your inboxGemma Collins has spoke of her relief after her dad was discharged from hospital after serious coronavirus battle.
The reality TV star has previously opened up about her fears for her parents after they both contracted virus, with her dad, Alan, ending up in hospital "fighting for his life".
Speaking on her BBC podcast, Gemma has now revealed the news she has been waiting for came days before her 40th birthday. "My dad comes home this week, so it's the best birthday I could wish for," she said."Yes, I can’t have the party that was planned.
