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 she took mum on Christmas shopping trip to London before her parents caught Covid-19
Gemma Collins has revealed she took her mum on a trip to London before her parents caught Covid-19. The 39 year old announced on 22 December that her mum and dad feel "extremely unwell" due to being struck by the deadly virus.The former TOWIE star explained on The Gemma Collins Podcast last week that it's a tradition for her and Joan to go to London in the days before Christmas to enjoy the festive spirit and shop.
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However, with the ongoing pandemic, it hasn't been possible to complete their annual outing in the time frame they wished to.
