Reality television icon Gemma Collins found herself at the centre of an unexpected privacy breach this week when her personal phone number was accidentally leaked online by the brand AliExpress.
A Diva's Entrance Undeterred
The former TOWIE star, 44, demonstrated her signature flair on Thursday, making a spectacular exit from her London hotel. She was en route to her pop-up shop on Greek Street, part of her collaboration with AliExpress on their See the Signs 11.11 campaign. True to her diva status, all eyes were on Gemma as she showcased a bold ensemble featuring a pink corset dress worn over a white shirt, complemented by her trademark bronzed tan, voluminous curly hair, and white heels.
Navigating the Privacy Scandal
Despite the high spirits she displayed, the week had presented a significant challenge. A blunder by AliExpress led to the online leak of Gemma's private phone number. The reality star promptly took to her Instagram to address her fans, whom she affectionately calls 'hunnies'.
She wrote a message thanking them for their concern and confirmed she was aware of the situation. Gemma confirmed her team is actively investigating the source of the leak. In her characteristic style, she added a note of optimism, stating she was 'Manifesting peace at this time'.
Career Highs and Future Ventures
Fortunately for Gemma, she has plenty of positive news to focus on. Reports indicate she has secured a seven-figure sum ahead of a potential comeback to I'm A Celebrity for an All Stars season. This would mark a dramatic return for the television personality, who famously left the jungle after just 72 hours during her first stint in 2014.
A source close to the star suggested that while she 'hated it first time round,' she recognises the potential for 'TV gold' by giving it another shot. Signing her is considered a 'huge win' for show executives.
Her business ventures are also thriving. Financial records for Gemma Collins Limited show the company brought in nearly £1 million in profits for the year up to September 2024. After accounting for corporation tax, this leaves an impressive profit of around £950,000.
Fans can also look forward to a new eight-part documentary series, Four Weddings and a Baby, which will air next year. The series will follow Gemma and her fiancé, Rami Hawash, as they navigate the next chapter of their lives, with Gemma prepared to 'put her heart on the line'.
