For countless households across the nation, the introduction of the air fryer has been heralded as a revolutionary kitchen appliance. However, for reality television personality Gemma Collins, the experience was far from positive. The 45-year-old star of The Only Way Is Essex (TOWIE) has humorously confessed to immediately discarding her air fryer after a single, alarming use.
A Breathless Encounter in the Kitchen
Speaking candidly to her fellow campmates during Thursday's episode of I'm A Celebrity All Stars, Gemma recounted the incident. The conversation arose as she impressed others with her culinary abilities and inquired about slow cookers. When campmate Adam Thomas mentioned owning an air fryer, Gemma vigorously shook her head in disagreement.
She elaborated that the very first time she activated the device, it felt as though it had 'sucked all the oxygen out of her kitchen.' This sensation left her gasping for breath, prompting her to swiftly dispose of the appliance, deeming it unusable.
Viewers React with Amusement on Social Media
This admission added to Gemma's growing list of memorable jungle moments, sending viewers into fits of laughter. Many took to social media platform X to share their humorous reactions.
- One user quipped, 'The GC when all the air came out of the air fryer;'
- Another posted, 'As soon as I turned my air fryer on I felt like it sucked all the oxygen out of my kitchen' Gemma Collins is so unserious;'
- A third speculated, 'Did Gemma think that the air fryer was haunted then?'
- Further comments included praise for her storytelling, with one fan writing, 'After her critique of an air fryer, I could honestly watch Gemma Collins doing a consumer show reviewing products!'
- Another added, 'You know I wouldn't be mad at getting 3 weeks of Gemma's life stories, cause her saying that her air fryer sucked up all the air in her house.'
Tensions Flare Between Gemma and Sinitta
Elsewhere in the same episode, drama unfolded as the two separate camps were merged. A pointed exchange occurred between Gemma Collins and fellow contestant Sinitta. Sinitta directly questioned Gemma about a past professional commitment, referencing a role in the musical Chicago.
'But what happened with Chicago? You were supposed to follow me as Mama Morton,' Sinitta inquired. Gemma responded by citing a significant injury and issues related to insurance. Sinitta, however, pressed further, admitting she initially believed Gemma's casting announcement was intended as a joke, especially following a public incident where Gemma fell off a stage at an awards ceremony.
This confrontation left other campmates, notably Scarlett Moffatt, visibly uncomfortable as she silently mouthed her astonishment to Seann Walsh. Later, Gemma expressed her distress about the comments to Adam Thomas, who agreed that Sinitta's remarks were insensitive and missed the mark.
Continuing the All-Stars Adventure
I'm A Celebrity All Stars continues its broadcast, offering more insights and entertainment from the assembled group of returning celebrities. The show airs on ITV1, promising further revelations and jungle challenges.
