TOWIE's Gemma Collins says Essex is 'toxic' as she hints at plans to leave

Gemma Collins has said she stopped getting filler after her mum made a comment about it.The former TOWIE star, 42, has previously been open about her cosmetic procedures and "tweakments". However, she said she decided to ditch some of her treatments after her parents talked to her about it and said she looked “weird”.The GC sat down with her mum Joan, 67, to discuss their relationship, where she discussed her past beauty treatments. Gemma said: “Mum always told me that it’s not about the size of your waist, boobs or lips, at the end of the day it comes down to your personality." She continued to The Sun: “I’ve had lip fillers and a bit of this and that and my mum has said, ‘Gemma, me and your father don’t recognise you, you look weird’.

star David Schwimmer on the set of 's Stand Up to Cancer celebrity special. The 56-year-old actor is set to appear on the fundraiser, which helps to raise money for charity and will air in the U.K. on Sunday, March 19.In an interview with the U.K.

Former TOWIE star Ferne McCann has used her reality series First Time Mum to address last year's voice note scandal, which saw an anonymous Instagram user leak a number of voice messages alleged to be from Ferne. In the leaked messages Ferne, 32, could be heard making disparaging remarks about a number of people, including her former pals Sam Faiers and Billie Shepherd.

Georgia Harrison starred on The Only Way is Essex for one season back in 2014, as fans will remember her friendship with Georgia Kousoulou and Tommy Mallet. And after quitting the show, Georgia, 28, looked back on her time filming with the Essex crowd with OK!, saying she felt she needed to drink a lot to "get some confidence".

Reality TV stars Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace, Gemma Collins and Tanya Bardsley have all revealed they’ve given their bodies shock overhauls including spending thousands on going under the knife, battling sub-zero temperatures to improve health and opting for a non-surgical toning and contouring procedure to combat ageing. Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace Former Big Brother star Aisleyne has admitted to spending £50k on cosmetic procedures over the past four years, undergoing a boob job, liposuction, a laser procedure to tighten her eyelids and a bum lift.The 44-year-old said: “The bum was a supercharged BBL [Brazilian butt lift], which is implants and fat. I had that done two years ago and it was really, really painful, but beauty is pain these days.

Gemma Collins may be known as the Essex queen, but in a new chat with OK! , she has revealed it might be time for her to move on from her stomping ground. Gemma, 42, recently visited South Wales for 48 hours to explore her Welsh roots as part of the TV show More Than Daffs And Taffs.The TOWIE star said she’s never felt happier than being out in the country, as she was away from “toxic people and toxic environments”. And after discovering her granddad used to work with the iconic Tom Jones, 82, before he found fame, Gemma said she could be tempted to relocate.

Gemma Collins has looked to sub-zero cryotherapy in a bid to “shock her system” back to health after long Covid symptoms made her convinced she was dying of a heart attack.The 42-year-old reality star contracted the virus last year and she has been suffering from the side effects ever since. Only last month, Gemma revealed she had to ring for an ambulance and thought she was going to die. “The palpitations got so bad I thought I was having a heart attack,” she says.

Alison Hammond has spoken of how her niece is being treated in hospital - praising the “absolutely amazing” NHS staff caring for her. The TV presenter shared the news about Jasmine on This Morning on Friday as she appeared alongside co-host Dermot O'Leary , Carol Vorderman and LBC broadcaster Nick Ferrari. The stars were discussing a lack of trust in the NHS, when Alison stepped in to say she had been "back and forth" to the hospital to see her niece.

She's known for her extravagant outfits and larger-than-life personality, and Gemma Collins didn't disappoint as she stole the show once again at an event in London.The 43 year old former TOWIE star attended the launch of beauty company Sephora's first ever store opening in the UK. Gemma was ultra-glam for the occasion, with a slight Disney villain-inspired look due to her shiny black cape that flowed to the floor and featured a ruffled high neck detail.The TV personality vamped up her outfit even more as she donned a leopard print blouse and tight leather trousers underneath the cape. Her light blonde hair was slicked back into a bun which sat atop her head, whilst one loose curled tendril hung next to her face.

Being a mum isn’t always easy - and being a celebrity mum is no exception. Just like the rest of us, the glitz and glamour of their showbiz lifestyle is no match for the challenges of parenting, which often at times involve sleepless nights, epic tantrums and more dirty nappies than you can shake a stick at.

Frankie Essex has come to Sam Faiers' defence after her fellow former TOWIE star was criticised for flying her young family first class. Sam is proud mum to three children whom she shares with long-term partner Paul Knightley.They're parents to six year old son, Paul, daughter Rosie, five, and newborn tot, Edward. Updating fans on her trip abroad last month, the 32 year old faced backlash for complaining about her luxury holiday.

Former TOWIE star Frankie Essex gave birth to her twins, whom she shares with boyfriend Luke Love, in May and has since revealed to the world that they’ve named their little bundles of joy Logan and Luella. In her exclusive column for OK!, Frankie has discussed a range of topics in regards to motherhood – from her first social outing with the twins and a blackout at her home when they were just a few days old, to “feeling more human again” as the babies dropped their dreaded 2am feed. This week, Frankie opens up about the loneliness of motherhood, getting back in front of the camera and taking her twins to nursery.

Amy Childs has offered her social media followers a major health update after having a scan for her upcoming twins with Billy Delbosq. The former Towie star, who joined the show in 2010 with the likes of Joey Essex, Gemma Collins and James Argent, is fast approaching her due date of April 26. Amy, 32, has been updating fans on her pregnancy journey so far, and on Tuesday, she took to Instagram to answer some questions from her 790k followers.

Amy Childs has offered her social media followers a major health update after having a scan for her upcoming twins with Billy Delbosq.The former Towie star, who joined the show in 2010 with the likes of Joey Essex, Gemma Collins and James Argent, is fast approaching her due date of April 26. Amy, 32, has been updating fans on her pregnancy journey so far, and on Tuesday, she took to Instagram to answer some questions from her 790k followers.

Gemma Collins sent fans wild over the weekend with her "fabulous" leopard print suit as she dined out at London's Brazilian eatery Frigideira.Taking to Instagram, the TOWIE icon, 42, posed with the restaurant's owner as she showed off her bold style statement. Gemma styled her blonde locks into a voluminous blow-dried hairdo, she added a slick of radiant make-up as she beamed to the camera.

Paul and Barry, Patsy and Eddie, Detectives Hart and Cohle - there’s something about a dynamic duo that gets you right in the feels. Whether they’ve known each other for decades or have been thrown together by chance, the back and forth between yin and yang is a fail-safe formula for on-screen magic.

ITV reality TV star shared a tribute to her mum on Instagram on Tuesday to mark her birthday. “Mother dearest happy birthday,” the former Dancing On Ice and I'm A Celebrity star wrote. “Happy birthday to my ultimate Queen, Mother Dearest.

TOWIE star James 'Arg' Argent has opened up about his newfound body-positivity after undergoing excess skin removal surgery. Following his much-publicised split from Gemma Collins, the 35 year old ballooned up to 27 stone alongside the development of drug and alcohol dependencies. He eventually managed to shed 13 stone via a gastric sleeve procedure, but Arg was then forced to live with folds of leftover skin that chipped away at his self-esteem.

The Great British Bake Off charity special for Stand up to Cancer will be back on screens in March, with a whole new host of celebrity guests. Among them will be Loose Women star Judi Love who has admitted to "melting in Paul Hollywood’s eyes" while filming this year’s show. "I’m delighted to announce that I’ll be appearing in the upcoming series of The Great Celebrity Bake Off For Stand Up 2 Cancer," Judi confirmed in her OK! column this week.

S Club 7 fans have voiced their anger after being left disappointed when just one of the band members turned up to a concert, which sold-out within 90 seconds of going on sale.