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Wales Online
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Gemma Collins beats Katie Price and Alison Hammond for ultimate night out girlie as she launches the SlayStation
Gemma Collins beats Katie Price and Alison Hammond for ultimate night out girlie as she launches the SlayStation The huns want The GC, 44, with the former Towie star proving popular with Gen Z, taking 27% of the vote, quickly followed by Katie Price (25%), and Alison Hammond (22%) Trainline is launching SlayStation at King's Cross in London on 7th June (Image: KN/MI/ Trainline ) When it comes to a night out on the town, it's Gemma Collins who everyone wants to party with, beating Katie Price and Alison Hammond, according to a new poll. The huns want The GC, 44, with the former Towie star proving popular with Gen Z, taking 27% of the vote, quickly followed by Katie Price (25%), and Alison Hammond (22%). Speaking about her own experiences with nights out and reflecting on the good times, Collins, said: 'Listen, the best part of the night is the build-up. It's the getting glam, the playlist, the group chat chaos, and those deep, hilarious, 'why did we even start talking about this?' moments on the journey to the venue. SlayStation is all about bringing the glam – a bit of hair, a bit of makeup, and a whole lot of fabulous. If you're stepping out, step out ready to slay.' The new research of 2,000 adults by leading train ticketing app Trainline reveals how vital glam is to a Big Night Out, adding to the fun and drama of the night as you get ready with friends, put the tunes on, and enjoy a drink or two, with three-quarters of 18-34 year olds (75%), saying the night out begins well before they get to their destination. Combining a get ready with me moment with 'out out' glam, Trainline is launching SlayStation at King's Cross in London on 7th June, so those heading to Beyonce's Cowboy Carter tour or those passing through the city can book in whether they want a last-minute touch-up, a photo-ready refresh, or a bit of glam, professional hair stylists and makeup artists will be there to get you selfie-ready for free - You may even see the GC herself. Article continues below The new data also showed that one in five (20%) of 18–24-year-olds have revealed that they are prepared to travel a staggering 50 miles to get to their main event. The journey itself is no longer just a way to get from A to B – it's a vital part of the night, with 80% of Brits saying it's one of the most important elements, and over half (60%) using it for glam time on the go. With three-quarters saying getting ready is one of the most important parts of the night, one in five Brits now plan their outfit and 'look' up to one month in advance of their night out – perfecting it right until the last moment, with 70% of Brits using time on the train to perfect their look. Sarah Helppi, UK Country Director at Trainline, said: 'At Trainline, we know that great nights out start long before you reach the venue – they start with the journey. Whether it's touching up your look up on the train, sharing music playlists, or those conversations that only happen en route, travel has become an essential part of the night. That's why we launched SlayStation – to celebrate the journey and make it as iconic as the destination.' Article continues below The research has also found Millennials are top spenders when it comes to getting ready for a night out, with 38% spending £60+ on their look, and over half (55%) being prepared to spend a further £100 on the rest of the night out. Closely followed by just under half (49%) of the Gen X generation willing to spend £100 on a night out, Gen Z then buck the trend with just two in five (40%) willing to spend £100 during the night out itself.
The Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Reality TV legend lands £500k deal to become face of Paddy Power during Royal Ascot as she films top-secret ad
GEMMA Collins has landed £500,000 to become the face of Paddy Power ahead of Royal Ascot. The former Towie star, 44 — 'The GC' to fans — filmed a top-secret advert for the betting firm in London last week. 1 She is seen poking fun at the fashion side of the annual racing event, which takes place this month. It comes after she was a popular guest in Paddy Power's box at the Cheltenham Festival in March. An insider said: 'Gemma's show-stopping appearance at Cheltenham caused a stir and Paddy Power bosses realised the value of her appeal. 'She was great fun and spoke to everyone so they were quick to ink an extremely lucrative deal that included an ad ahead of Royal Ascot, poking fun at fashion. " Ladies' Day is a huge event during the five-day festivities and plenty of women get involved with the betting side of things too. "The ad is in keeping with Paddy Power's tongue-in-cheek theme.' The Irish bookmaker has previously signed up several celebs for their ads, including former England striker Peter Crouch and his wife Abbey Clancy, ex-EastEnders star Shaun Williamson and Rhodri Giggs, brother of Manchester United love rat Ryan. Gemma said of her stint at Cheltenham: 'I've never been before and Paddy Power invited me so I couldn't turn him down. "Obviously I love the Irish and the Irish love me. "I've lost an absolute fortune. None of the horses I bet on won but it's been amazing.' Opening up about her intuitive betting technique, she added: 'If I hear a name or see a name and get a vibe about it, then I'll take a punt and put a bet on. "I think gambling at the races can be so much fun. Safe gambling, obviously — gambling awareness.'
The Sun
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
‘I can't wait to get my hands on David's sticky stuff', says Gemma Collins as she plans Posh & Becks-style Cotswold move
THE only way is no longer Essex for Gemma Collins. The former Towie star plans to move to the Cotswolds with fiancé Rami Hawash — and she has her sights on them becoming 'the new Posh and Becks'. 8 8 'I can't wait to get my hands on David Beckham's honey,' she says, in reference to the former England captain's beekeeping produce — cheekily dubbed his 'Sticky Stuff' by wife Victoria — at their £12million home in Great Tew, near Chipping Norton. 'The only way is the Cotswolds for me. It's real class. 'I'm ready for quiet, country life. It's my spiritual home. 'Me and Rami are the new David and Victoria — it suits me like nobody's business.' The Cotswolds has more than its fair share of celebs, with the Beckhams' 4,000 acres neighbouring celeb hangout Soho Farmhouse, while Kate Moss and Princess Beatrice live nearby. Hollywood has even moved in, with Ellen DeGeneres and wife Portia de Rossi regulars at Jeremy Clarkson's pub, The Farmer's Dog, a 'very posh' drinking hole, according to Gemma. And a Real Housewives Of The Cotswolds-style series is in the works. Gemma 44, was born in Romford. She now grows vegetables and keeps chickens in her beloved garden — adorned with elephant sculptures — at her £1.3million converted barn near Chelmsford. But after a string of 'bad omens' — including the death of a chicken — she is now regularly seen driving her Land Rover around charming villages Wootton and Bourton-on-the-Water, on the lookout for a 'multi-million-pound' home. And Gemma will not allow any snobby Cotswoldians to look down at her. Gemma Collins nearly dies as she's rushed to hospital in Venice On one recent trip there, Gemma pulled over to ask two local ladies for some advice. 'Hi, honeys!', she said. 'Where's nice to eat round here?' The woman who responded pointed her towards gastropub The Bull in Charlbury, but warned: 'It's expensive.' Offended, Gemma shot back: 'Oh, that's no problem, I could buy this town!'' From the passenger seat, as they sped away, partner Rami, 50, scolded her for being 'embarrassing'. But Gemma is defiant: 'Who does she think she is, telling me it's expensive? I'm pulling up in a f***ing Defender that was £127k. Darling, do you know who I am?' At the pub, where a rib of beef costs £98, Gemma later conceded: 'I had to agree with her, it was a bit toppy.' Wherever they settle, Rami's life with The GC will never be dull. Gemma and Rami, who has a mechanical repair business, have dated on and off since 2011. They got engaged for a third time during an exotic Maldives getaway in February last year. At the time, Gemma was enthusiastic to throw THREE huge weddings, including an Italian getaway, and visited Venice in October to taste menus. 8 8 But disaster struck when a wasp stung her tongue, and she was taken to hospital by water ambulance along the canals. 'I was dying, my tongue was swelling up from the back and I couldn't breathe,' she says, shuddering. 'It's an omen — Venice is off the cards. I can't get married there after nearly dying there.' Another health scare followed last month when she contracted a mystery virus. She says: 'I was nearly dead. I was out in my garden holding on to the wall at 3am, and I had an out-of-body experience.' It took her a week to start feeling better and she adds: 'Just getting washed after seven days was a big, big moment.' Another person suffering from ill health has been her beloved mum Joan, 80, who required a hospital dash last year after she stopped breathing. I was nearly dead - I was out in my garden holding on to the wall at 3am, and I had an out of body experience. Gemma Collins Joan, a breast cancer survivor, is now in a stable condition, but Gemma decided to move her parents in with her — and plans to hand over the house once she buys her bolthole in the Cotswolds. 'I'll keep that Essex house as my flagship — Mum and Dad can have that,' she says. While she adores living with her parents, she eyerolls as she says her dad Alan, 75, constantly tells her off for her expensive tastes. Speaking about buying Chanel bags, she says: 'I wait until I know the house is silent to get the bags out of the boot. My dad's like, 'Oh Gemma, this is ridiculous'.' Amid all the health issues, wedding plans 'got kiboshed' and she is now hoping for just the one intimate ceremony, next year at the earliest. She suggests Marylebone registry office, followed by a party at a farmhouse in, of course, the Cotswolds. GEM'S HEALTH WOES 'Half a million pounds on a wedding is just ridiculous,' she says. 'I'd rather put that on my Cotswolds place. 'It becomes so pressurised and it puts you off. Now, we've decided to have a breather and have a year off. We're not doing it until 2026.' Gemma's decades-long struggle with her weight has run smoothly since November, when she started injecting weight-loss drug Mounjaro. 'I absolutely love Mounjaro,' she says, crediting the jabs with helping her go from 24st to 20st 7lb. 'My mind had to catch up with how my body was changing, because I looked so different when I looked in the mirror. 'I was like, 'Woah, am I ready for this?'. But I'm not worried about getting Ozempic face — I'd love to get Ozempic face!' After a brief plateau, she now feels in 'no rush' to shed her target of just under 6st, and finds smaller milestones more encouraging. 'It's little things,' she says. 'I can get my bra done up easier now.' 8 8 8 8 Gemma is a doting stepmother to Rami's seven-year-old son, Tristan, and describes nephews Hayden and Kane as 'the light of her life'. She had planned to try for a baby after losing more weight, and is still considering IVF. But she is ready to accept that she may not have children. 'I'm 44,' she says. 'Do I really wanna be going to the local mother and baby groups? 'If it's meant to be, it will be. If I don't have a child, there's so much more I want to do. 'And there is always that part of me itching, like, what can I do next?' In the past few months, Gemma has teased making a garage song, turned down a return to Celebrity Big Brother ('I'm sure I'll rock up at some point') and has designs on releasing her own range of supermarket trifles after a viral video showed her thoroughly distracted by the dessert. Knowing Gemma, she will find lucrative opportunities in all of them. 'When I entertain, my heart is full' 'I absolutely love family time, but sometimes I have to pinch myself and remember I am The f***ing GC, let's not forget,' she says. 'I have to remind Rami sometimes as well. 'I had a little break and he saw me being very domestic — men like that. But deep down, I'm an entertainer. When I entertain, my heart is full. 'I'm not ready to just sit in making packed lunches, darling . . . yet. 'This year, I'm concentrating on acting. I want to make a movie, but mostly I want to appear in The White Lotus. I want to be the new Jennifer Coolidge.' Gemma, who was speaking in her role as Head Travel Agent for new Archers 24 Hour AI Travel Agency, said she has only one tip for the ultimate microbreak: 'The Cotswolds, the Cotswolds, the Cotswolds . . . it's all about the pub life down there.' But if that's not your cup of tea, she recommends Saudi Arabia — which she hopes to be her next holiday destination — because 'everyone deserves luxury'.
