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.
TOWIE's Gemma Collins says Essex is 'toxic' as she hints at plans to leave
msn.comThe Mirror, Gemma has shown little love for the county she was born in and found fame from. Gemma shot to fame back in 2011 as part of the case of The Only Way Is Essex.
Her fiery personality and diva attitude quickly took her from a used car salesperson to TV and social media star. Today, the 42-year-old still lives in Essex with her fiance Rami Hawash, 49.
However, it seems the 'GC' might not hang around in Essex for too much longer and has her eyes set on other places like Wales and Surrey. Read more: The hilariously savage reviews written about popular Essex tourist attractions Gemma said: "I’ve totally outgrown Essex.
It’s toxic. I really like it in Surrey, Sam Faiers lives there. I do love Wales and I would consider living there. "Since starting on Towie, Gemma has become a household name and regularly appears on TV in everything from interviews to game shows.
