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 'triggers bidding war' as BBC, Channel 4 and ITV all eye up star
Gemma Collins has reportedly triggered a "bidding war" between the top broadcasters after being ranked the highest-rated celebrity on ITVBe.
The 39-year-old reality star - who shot to fame when she appeared on The Only Way Is Essex in 2011 - has continued to entertain viewers with a variety of spin-off shows.
Although she has so far remained loyal to ITV on-screen, the BBC and Channel 4 are reportedly eyeing up opportunities to work with the TOWIE star as she continues to bring in the viewers.
As well as enjoying good ratings for her Diva Forever and Diva In Lockdown shows, Gemma's BBC podcast has also celebrated growing success.
