She’s the reality TV star who doesn’t hold back, and now Gemma Collins has spilled all on her future wedding plans (involving a certain pair of Irish twins), her weight loss journey and a summer spent on stepmum duties.
A proud oversharer, the TOWIE icon is in the midst of preparing for her big day, but things aren’t quite following the schedule. So much so, Gemma admitted to us she is even considering leaving it all to the last minute. Her excitement at walking down the aisle hasn’t dwindled four years since her second engagement to fiancé Rami Hawash, who she met in 2011.
As she opens up on her rather unusual wedding theme, the Mirror sits down with 44-year-old Gemma to find out more… It comes after one TV star admitted she sleeps in separate bed to partner as she fumes over pregnancy.
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Hi, Gemma! You recently tricked fans by saying you’ll marry on ice in a nod to your iconic time on Dancing On Ice. How did that go down?
People loved it. I’ve always been an oversharer. I love to spill the coffee. I just think everyone’s just not been saying much and keeping it in. We all need to overshare more. Everyone’s so reserved. So everyone loved it. It was like they were getting the scoop. And it’s gonna be so much fun when people finally realise that I’m not getting married on ice.
How are those wedding plans going?
It’s going really well but, if I’m honest, I haven’t actually done anything about it yet because I’ve had just the craziest of times recently. It’s been nonstop. But I’m sure Jedward are gonna get up and sing. I’ve not decided where it’s gonna be.
I mean, after Jeff Bezos’ wedding, I’ve sure as hell got to try and top that one, haven’t I? I had my friend DJ Fat Tony’s wedding this year and that was just so beautiful, it was just so right. They obviously put a lot of planning into it, but their day was beautiful. I am very last minute so, knowing me, I’ll probably decide two weeks before.
So will it be next year?
Absolutely it will be 2026. I spoke to my astrologer and that is the year to get married.
Are there any unusual plans you would actually include in your big day?
“I’d like it very mythical, actually. I’d like fairies. I’m obsessed with Maleficent , you know the movie? So I’d like a woodland setting, I think. Very like boho but magical.
You’ve said that Jedward could have a special role – is that still on the table?
Absolutely. They will be singing. They’ll definitely have a major role in the big day. They could be mythical creatures. I love them to death, the boys.
What have you enjoyed most about wedding planning so far?
That’s the thing, I haven’t pulled my finger out and done one bloody single thing. So I’m literally at the very, very beginning. All I know is I want it mythical with mythical creatures.
Have you got your guest list sorted?
Nothing. Absolutely nothing.
You have been open about your weight loss journey. How is everything going?
There was a spanner in the works, because I got pneumonia, so it slowed down a bit. I’m just constantly on that vibe of positivity and loving yourself, and just taking it slow, really. There’s no rush there.

You’ve said your weight loss has been life-changing – in what ways?
I think it’s just really lovely to walk into a shop and to be able to buy outfits and they fit. I have gone from a size 26 back to a 20. I make sure I can enjoy my summer. We all relax a bit more in the summer but then – boom – straight back on it again.
How have you been since your bout of pneumonia?
It was terrible, but I’ve just suddenly, in the last couple of weeks, been back to normal. But it really takes it out of you. I’m fine now, so I can get about a bit more, and I’ve been walking a lot more. Everything’s on the up now, honey.
Can we expect you back on our screens any time soon?
Do you know what? Watch this space.
So can you tell us what you’ve been up to over the summer months?
I’ve been a busy stepmum because, obviously, I’ve got Tristan now [fiancé Rami’s seven-year-old son]. I don’t share him too much on socials, because I respect his privacy but we’ve had him, so that’s been lovely. We’ve been just doing normal, kiddy-friendly things. I spent more time in Jump Street [children’s trampoline park] than I’ve had hot dinners. I’ve been on the PlayStation – you name it, I’ve been doing it: parks, doggy walks.
I wish I could say to you, I’m sat in Mykonos drinking a Piña Colada, but I’m not. I have been busy doing stepmother duties but I wouldn’t have it any other way. I’ve loved it.
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