Gemma Collins, a weight-loss star, discusses her latest weight-loss journey, fiance Rami’s wedding plans, and why she’s ready to be known as “her authentic self.”
Gemma Collins may be known for her extravagant persona, but it’s clear the former TOWIE favourite has mellowed in recent years. A far cry from the outlandish glamour of ‘The GC’, a beaming Gemma tells OK! exclusively that, these days, she’s much more focused on cherishing the little things in life.
As she chats to new on a video call from her sprawling Essex garden, the 44-year-old also shares an update on how she has achieved her slimmed-down figure, after starting weight-loss injections about a year ago. Gemma, engaged to Rami Hawash, 50, since February 2024, already describes herself as stepmum to his son Tristan, seven. Here, she reveals her plans for their 2026 wedding and why she could be spending Christmas with celeb pal Coleen Rooney…
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Gemma, you look incredible. How is your weight-loss progressing?
I’ve actually lost four and a half pounds. I’m feeling fantastic. I’ve been increasing my exercise, but it’s just going to be a long way? However, I don’t put too much effort into it. You have to be kind to yourself, because I love myself as I do. Making those wise decisions and being mindful is about the only thing that needs to be remembered. I don’t put myself under any pressure. You didn’t have to wait five minutes for it to gain it, and you won’t have to wait five minutes for it to lose.
These days, you seem very at ease. Do you believe your life has more of a sense of balance?
Yes, these days, I can combine my family and my career. Because I hadn’t had that for so long, I just enjoyed being a stepmum and a normal girl for a while. Now, everything has come full circle. Because I was so focused on my career, I put off starting a family for so long. Then my family intervened, and I now have Rami. It’s a life experience, and I’ve chosen that path from my life. I’m now prepared to return, so I can bring back both my true self and my career, not just another fake.
Are you currently planning your wedding, Rami?
Oh my goodness, that will occur in 2026. I’ll have a planner for my wedding. They will handle it. I’ll just say, “Yes, no, yes, no, yes, no”. That is it. But I’m actually very excited, which I am.
Will you soon be back on television?
Yes ! I just recently produced two significant television programs for the first time this year. So I’m already very much back. Next year, I’ll already be smashed out. I’m in 2027, a year and a half ahead of schedule. I have the ability to make up my mind as to what I want to do right now. Only when I believe it will be entertaining and people will like what I do.
Do you have a show you’d never watch?
I wouldn’t do Celebrity: SAS Who Dares Wins – hell no! They wouldn’t get The GC near that. I think people forget my age – I’m nearly 45 now, hon. I need an English breakfast tea and my country walks, not pretending I’m in the army! The Traitors called me about a year-and-a-half ago and I didn’t do it, but I’d maybe do that one. It better be warm in that castle though.
Would you ever go back to TOWIE, then?
Oh no, I’m always ringing them. Look, I really enjoyed the show, and that’s what inspired me. We all move on in life, but that’s the show that gave me my gorgeous home. And I’ve left.
You’re collaborating on Paddy Power’s newest advertisement…
Oh, it’s all about glamour and being loud and proud. I’ve always loved Paddy Power because the games are all so fun – and I’m really lucky, especially on roulette. I’m in the advert with Peter Crouch, Coleen Rooney and Danny Dyer, so we had a blast. It’s all about having fun with your friends. A lot of people do their gaming alone, but you don’t need to do it alone. Make it super fun. I’m going to have a Paddy Power casino evening at my house with a poker table, fake money, the lot!
What are your Christmas plans now that you’ve always gone big?
My house is always so festive. However, I have no idea what I’m doing this year, which is funny. Let’s see if we can get an invitation to one of their events because Rim says he wants to leave, but since I’m so good friends with Coleen Rooney, Danny Dyer, and Peter Crouch, we can’t wait. They must have a very fancy Christmas at the Rooneys, I bet! It’s who I’m with, in my opinion. Christmas isn’t about the best dinners and champagne; it’s about having the people you enjoy spending the most time with.
Does having children now make it more special?
Oh definitely. My stepson, Tristan, is coming up for eight now so he keeps asking if Father Christmas is real. I’m telling him, “Of course he is.” I’m taking him to Lapland this year to prove it. And I’ve got two older nephews who I’m trying to keep young for as long as possible. I’ve got a new baby nephew too, so I’ll get to enjoy it all with him. It’s the kids that make it for me. But it’s Christmas every Sunday at my house because I do a big dinner for all of the family. It’s all about who you spend it with. We live in a world now where everything is so accessible and everyone has everything they want, so it’s about quality time.
Source: Mirror
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