Dancing on Ice contestants: Who is Gemma Collins? Meet the TOWIE star taking to the rink
The reality star has a background in figure skating. Yes, really
Dancing on Ice 2019 contestants: Gemma Collins
Age: 37
Known for: Being a TOWIE star and meme machine
Twitter: @missgemcollins
Instagram: @gemmacollins1
Professional dance partner: Matt Evers
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Why is Gemma Collins famous?
Previously known for her fiery on/off relationship with James ‘Arg’ Argent on TOWIE, Collins left the ITV2 reality show in 2014, swapping Essex for the Outback as an I’m a Celebrity contestant. However, she didn’t last long, walking out of the jungle after just three days.
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Collins also competed in the second series of diving series Splash!, but was eliminated third from the contest.
And her reality repertoire doesn't stop there – she's starred in Sugar Free Farm, Celebrity MasterChef, Celebs Go Dating and 2016’s Celebrity Big Brother, where she finished seventh.
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Oh, and Collins also gave us this classic moment when she fell through the stage at Radio 1's Teen Awards.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_WrCnk7JE8
Outside of her TV work, Collins has released two books: The GC: How to Be a Diva and Basically: My Real Life as an Essex Girl.
What ice skating experience does Gemma Collins have?
Surprisingly, Collins has some background on the rink. “Do you know what? As a young girl, my brother used to play ice hockey, so I was at the ice rink a lot,” she told This Morning hosts Schofield and Willoughby after she was revealed as a contestant.
Is Gemma Collins going to quit Dancing on Ice?
Despite reports Collins threw a tantrum at training, ITV are adamant she’ll make it to the live shows.
“There is absolutely no truth in this story,” said a spokesperson for ITV when RadioTimes.com approached them for comment. “Gemma is loving being on the show and we love having her.”