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Gemma Collins, the former The Only Way Is Essex star, has shared a health update despite having battled the virus for almost a month. She is adamant about sticking to her work obligations.

Gemma Collins has said that she feels like she’s ‘dying’ as her vital Pneumonia battle enters its fourth week. The former TOWIE star, 44, was struck down with the debilitating illness almost a month ago and has been struggling to breathe since.

On Wednesday, a bedridden Gemma took to Instagram to share an update about her health, revealing that she had been seriously unwell for a number of weeks. In her post, which included a photo of the reality TV star laying in bed, she wrote: “Hey guys sorry been quiet i have Pneumonia. I’m not as fast or on it as I usually am on the daily. I am still honouring my work commitments which is taking every bit of energy I have but will be back entertaining you all soon.”

Gemma also disclosed a second update to her Instagram Story that claimed she had been seen and being treated via a drip. The much-loved TV star was diagnosed with pneumonia, an infection-like pulmonary inflammation that is typically present in people. Infants, the elderly, and those with heart or lung conditions are at a higher risk of severe illness and may need hospitalization, compared to the majority of recoveries in two to four weeks.

Luckily, Gemma has not had to go to hospital, but speaking to The Mirror, she admitted that she feels as though ‘she’s dying’. “Because the Pneumonia is viral, no antibiotic is going to help me. I’ve been really short of breath and obviously I have work commitments that I would never not turn up to. I’m old-school, I would always fulfill my work commitments.

I’ve had it for more than three weeks and my doctor prescribed steroids to me. “It’s shocking. I had to take them to DJ Fat Tony’s wedding to get past that, but now that I’m off, the sickness is returning. I normally have a lot of energy and I’m always enjoying life, but now I’m really tired and feel like I’m dying. “

Gemma’s doctor, thankfully, has now revealed that she will have her final chest scans this weekend, and that she is now through the worst of it. I’m praying that I’ll soon be back on track as soon as the doctor visits my home.

Gemma has tried her best to slow down and recover from her crippling health battle the past month, but she admits that it’s not in her blood to do so. I have two weeks off before I can get a proper rest because I have one more job this weekend and two more weeks to go. But I’m not comfortable with it. I’m just one of those people who must be working at all hours, and I feel so bad about it.

When Gemma announced her health woes earlier this week, fans and famous friends alike rushed to wish her well in the comment section. “You giving us all so much energy and good vibes! Get your rest! Wouldn’t want anything to happen to you,” X Factor legends Jedward told their close pal. EastEnders and Celebrity Big Brother star also shared her love by leaving Gemma a love-heart emoji under her post.

Gemma is putting together an exciting event that she will be hosting alongside Trainline today at King’s Cross station in London despite the fact that her body requires the most of its possible rest. SlayStation, the glam stop of dreams, will be introduced by the GC liaison to help fans get off to a great start on their Big Night Out journey.

SlayStation from Trainline will be available before fans head out on their big nights out, whether it be for a last-minute touch-up, a photo-ready refresh, or just to get you in the mood. Professional hair, makeup, and glam artists will be present, along with accessories to match up your look and selfie opportunities set against an Instagram backdrop.

On June 7th, SlayStation will launch at King’s Cross Station.

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Coleen and Wayne Rooney have had some rollercoaster times in their marriage – but as they prepare to celebrate their 12-year anniversary, a source claims they’ve ‘never been stronger’

Wayne and Coleen Rooney were photographed looking more down in the dumps than loved-up on a pre-anniversary dinner date last week – but a source tells new they couldn’t be happier. The power couple tied the knot on 12 July 2008, with the priest stating that the future would have its “pleasures and pains, its joys and sorrows”.

Truer words were never spoken as the couple, both 39, have since found themselves embroiled in public cheating scandals, brushes with the law, shock job losses and, of course, the famous Wagatha Christie court battle with Rebekah Vardy. “They’ve had a lot of heartbreak and troubles,” our source said.

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“Wayne has put his hands up and apologised for his fair share of them but they’ve made it through it all – a lot of people thought they wouldn’t. The Wagatha court case was another drama but it actually brought them closer together. Wayne was so supportive and that really meant a lot to Coleen. At the moment, their marriage has never been better or stronger.”

Over the years, the childhood sweethearts, who met on their local Croxteth estate as young teens, have remained united, if a little bruised at times. Former Manchester United ace Wayne was the trigger for most of the dramas, which started with allegations of him having a threesome behind Coleen’s back when she was pregnant with their firstborn son, Kai, in 2009.

He was then charged with drink-driving in 2017 after being pulled over by police with fellow party-goer Laura Simpson in the passenger seat beside him. Shortly after the arrest, Coleen took to Facebook to deliver a lengthy statement about her marriage, and declared defiantly she would be “fine on her own” with just her children.

“But I don’t want to live like that,” she continued. “I want to try and continue our marriage and live as a family because that’s what I want to do. I know my own mind and it’s something I want to try and work on… Yes, it has been a s**t time.”

But that wasn’t the last of their so-called s**t times, as the I’m A Celebrity runner-up puts it. They found themselves at the centre of another storm recently when a video published on X led to speculation about Wayne returning to his wayward ways. The heavily-edited clip was filmed in the Devon apartment Wayne lived in during his short-lived tenure as Plymouth Argyle manager, and showed a tracksuit-clad man, believed to be Wayne, letting a woman inside the front door.

However, Wayne wasn’t prepared to ignore the accusations, and released a statement on Instagram defending himself against the rumours and denying any wrongdoing. Over the years, even Coleen, who shares sons Kai, 15, Klay, 12, Kit, nine, and Cass, seven, with Wayne, has admitted there were some who doubted she would – or should – get over her public heartache.

In their bombshell Rooney documentary that aired in 2022, she tackled the topic of their lowest moments head on, and confessed she’d learnt to block out other people’s opinions.

“When you’re making those decisions you’ve got to focus on what you want and not other people because” she said, “you have so many people saying different things to you. ‘Oh, why is she getting back with him?’ “Obviously, I listen to the people that matter to me, my mum and dad; they’ve always given me a positive outlook on things.”

Last year, Coleen had her own positive moment in the spotlight when she was voted into second place on I’m A Celebrity. She was reportedly one of the series’ highest paid stars, and didn’t disappoint during her three weeks in the jungle. Viewers loved seeing a less polished and often hilarious version of the mum-of-four, who said afterwards she’d had “so many people coming up to me and saying that they understand my life”.

Speaking on the Stick To Football podcast earlier this year, shortly after Wayne left his role as Plymouth manager, Coleen also addressed the doubts about her marriage, saying, “People are so opinionated, but I’ve always thought that it’s my life, so let me get on with it – it’s got nothing to do with anyone else.”

According to our source, the pair remain unshakeable and will continue to weather the storms that come their way. “They’ve honestly been through so many ups and downs but Coleen has loved Wayne since she was 16. It’s a love that can’t be broken and they’re really happy to be celebrating their anniversary in such a great place.

“They’ve got a wonderful family and, despite everything, have managed to remain in love and strong after all these years. Coleen couldn’t be happier they’ve made it through and is now glad she always stuck with it.”

Gemma Collins, the former The Only Way Is Essex star, has shared a health update despite having battled the virus for almost a month. She is adamant about sticking to her work obligations.

Gemma Collins has said that she feels like she’s ‘dying’ as her vital Pneumonia battle enters its fourth week. The former TOWIE star, 44, was struck down with the debilitating illness almost a month ago and has been struggling to breathe since.

On Wednesday, a bedridden Gemma took to Instagram to share an update about her health, revealing that she had been seriously unwell for a number of weeks. In her post, which included a photo of the reality TV star laying in bed, she wrote: “Hey guys sorry been quiet i have Pneumonia. I’m not as fast or on it as I usually am on the daily. I am still honouring my work commitments which is taking every bit of energy I have but will be back entertaining you all soon.”

Gemma also disclosed a second update to her Instagram Story that claimed she had been seen and being treated via a drip. The much-loved TV star was diagnosed with pneumonia, an infection-like pulmonary inflammation that is typically present in people. Infants, the elderly, and those with heart or lung conditions are at a higher risk of severe illness and may need hospitalization, compared to the majority of recoveries in two to four weeks.

Luckily, Gemma has not had to go to hospital, but speaking to The Mirror, she admitted that she feels as though ‘she’s dying’. “Because the Pneumonia is viral, no antibiotic is going to help me. I’ve been really short of breath and obviously I have work commitments that I would never not turn up to. I’m old-school, I would always fulfill my work commitments.

I’ve had it for more than three weeks and my doctor prescribed steroids to me. “It’s shocking. I had to take them to DJ Fat Tony’s wedding to get past that, but now that I’m off, the sickness is returning. I normally have a lot of energy and I’m always enjoying life, but now I’m really tired and feel like I’m dying. “

Gemma’s doctor, thankfully, has now revealed that she will have her final chest scans this weekend, and that she is now through the worst of it. I’m praying that I’ll soon be back on track as soon as the doctor visits my home.

Gemma has tried her best to slow down and recover from her crippling health battle the past month, but she admits that it’s not in her blood to do so. I have two weeks off before I can get a proper rest because I have one more job this weekend and two more weeks to go. But I’m not comfortable with it. I’m just one of those people who must be working at all hours, and I feel so bad about it.

When Gemma announced her health woes earlier this week, fans and famous friends alike rushed to wish her well in the comment section. “You giving us all so much energy and good vibes! Get your rest! Wouldn’t want anything to happen to you,” X Factor legends Jedward told their close pal. EastEnders and Celebrity Big Brother star also shared her love by leaving Gemma a love-heart emoji under her post.

Gemma is putting together an exciting event that she will be hosting alongside Trainline today at King’s Cross station in London despite the fact that her body requires the most of its possible rest. SlayStation, the glam stop of dreams, will be introduced by the GC liaison to help fans get off to a great start on their Big Night Out journey.

SlayStation from Trainline will be available before fans head out on their big nights out, whether it be for a last-minute touch-up, a photo-ready refresh, or just to get you in the mood. Professional hair, makeup, and glam artists will be present, along with accessories to match up your look and selfie opportunities set against an Instagram backdrop.

On June 7th, SlayStation will launch at King’s Cross Station.

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