Gemma Collins has given a candid update on her feelings towards Christmas after her mother Joan’s recent health issues, as she looks forward to 2026
Gemma Collins says she’s “not feeling Christmas one bit” in a candid update. The former The Only Way Is Essex star has admitted she can’t wait for this year to end as she shared her festive struggles.
The reality star has confessed she isn’t looking forward to the holiday season due to her mum’s poor health. Thankfully now Gemma may be able to get into the festive spirit, after her mum was allowed to return home from hospital.
Speaking exclusively to The Mirror recently, she said: “I’m not feeling Christmas this year. I don’t feel that there’s any magic in the air. My mum’s in hospital at the moment. Until she’s home, I can’t really think about it. I am not feeling Christmas one bit.”
Whilst her mum is now doing better, Gemma is struggling with one other thing this festive season. Admitting it’s been tough for her to see everyone so ‘over the top’ on social media, Gemma wants people to keep it real.
“Thankfully I feel that it’s become, this year, just very grotesque – so much over-the-topness on Instagram. People are losing the meaning of Christmas. It’s about who you’re spending time with and who’s around your table, not the presents. I think everyone needs to calm themselves down and remember what Christmas is actually about,” she said.
For Gemma, Christmas is all about her family and loved ones – as she prepares to wed her fiancé Rami Hawash next year.
Favourite Christmas memory? I think it’s always about being with your loved ones. For me, I’ve always cherished family and quality time, so it’s never about the presents for me. I think people do really need to remember that it is about who you spend the time with.
Earlier this week, Gemma revealed that her mum was finally coming home after five weeks in hospital with pneumonia.
Taking to social media, she shared: “This day I will never forget. Thank you to EVERYONE AT BROOMFIELD Hospital the LAST 5 weeks from reception to tea lady to Physios doctors nurses its an Absolute MIRACLE.
“Thankyou to everyone Whos come up to me contacted me prayed for my mum ! Ive been blow away by the amount of people who hugged me in the shops and everyone who would ask me how mum is I APPRECIATE you more then you will ever know. My Closest friends people Who cooked me dinner the lovely Lambas it meant so much. GOD is GOOD @nhsengland.”
In a plea to others, she added: “Please make the most of loved ones this Christmas not the presents not the matching pyjamas, just who is round the table,” as she reminded people to focus on their loved ones this festive season.
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Source: Mirror
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