GEMMA Collins has disclosed that she and her fiancé are currently residing with her parents after moving them into her £1.3 million Essex mansion.
The 44-year-old made the unexpected choice for her partner to live under one roof with his in-laws earlier this year.
Gemma Collins at the Paddy Power and The Hippodrome Casino event last week
Gemma is living with her mother and father
The 44-year-old with her fiancé Rami
, who is part of the new season, has been a source of support for her parents, who have faced significant health challenges in recent years.
Providing an update on their well-being at the launch of Paddy Power and The Hippodrome Casino’s Paddy’s Sportsbook , Gemma stated: “Everyone in the family is doing well; my mum and dad are fine.
“They are now living with me. They’ve moved into my home, so we feel like one big Irish family.
“My brother lives just six minutes away, and I have my nephews nearby. We’re all within arm's reach.”
Gemma has had an on-and-off relationship with businessman Rami, who runs a car repair business, since they met on Celebs Go Dating in 2011.
When asked how he felt about living with Gemma’s parents, she told The Sun: “Rami was completely fine with it; he adores my parents. They get along very well. You have to remember, Rami has been part of my family for nearly 15 years.
“So yes, everything is great. For once, there are no issues, no headaches.”
In fact, Gemma reveals that she is thriving more than ever after adopting a new approach that has alleviated her food obsession.
Despite being recognized as a role model for curvier women, Gemma now consumes only one meal a day after battling with her body image for two decades.
This change has led her to lose over three stone and completely transform her relationship with food.
However, the icon is determined to maintain her signature curves, telling The Sun: “I have nothing against slim people, but I never want to be thin.”
She added: “Darling, I became famous for being who I am.
“If I were to become stick-thin overnight, it would damage my brand, my endorsements, and it wouldn’t represent me.
“I have achieved success by being true to myself, and I won’t change that for anyone. I really won’t.
“God made me who I am, and I now embrace my natural body size. I love my hips. I love my curves.
Despite the criticism, Gemma is committed to preserving her iconic curves
Gemma pictured prior to her recent weight loss
“I’m never going to be thin, and I’ve come to terms with that. Everyone needs to accept it.”
Gemma celebrated the launch of the UK’s first fully-licensed Sportsbook located in London’s Leicester Square last night, having been named the new face of Paddy Power earlier this year.
She joined other brand ambassadors on the green carpet for the glamorous event, alongside jockey Harry Cobden and world champion boxer Shannon Courtenay.
The state-of-the-art facility, themed around Ancient Rome, has been meticulously designed to provide an outstanding live sports and entertainment experience, accommodating 120 guests in private booths, high-top tables, and comfortable lounge chairs, all offering excellent visibility of sports action on 50 high-definition screens.
Gemma expressed her excitement about joining the Paddy Power family: “Paddy Power is a perfect match for me. It’s loud, it’s proud, and it’s all about having fun and not taking life too seriously. Plus, I love the color green and have a fondness for the Irish.
