Gemma Collins begs fans to stick to Covid-19 rules as both her parents are 'extremely unwell' with virus

GEMMA Collins thanked NHS doctors helping her dad as he battles coronavirus. The former Towie star, 39, has been updating fans on her parents' heartbreaking battle with Covid.

Gemma Collins says her beloved dad is in "the best place right now" as he fights for his life in hospital after catching coronavirus.

Gemma Collins is praying for her dad's speedy recovery after he was rushed into hospital with coronavirus.

Gemma Collins has revealed her father is in hospital and fighting for his life after contracting the deadly Covid-19 virus. The heartbroken 39-year-old reality star has been sharing updates on the condition of her father, Alan, who fell ill with the coronavirus earlier in the week.

Former TOWIE star Gemma Collins has shared a heartbreaking picture while lying next to her extremely ill dad.The star has asked for her millions of followers to take coronavirus seriously as her dad battles the terrible illness while saying she’s “scared” for her dad. “Covid is so scary laying next to my dad holding his hand right now I am showing you this to create awareness of how real Covid is,” the 39 year old wrote while sharing a photo with her hand in her that of her father’s.

coronavirus.Gemma, 39, shared the news on her podcast as she discussed her festive traditions with her doting parents.She added that she was determined to continue with their annual trip despite the coronavirus pandemic that continues to sweep across the four corners of the nation.Speaking about her outing, the television personality who found fame on The Only Way Is Essex, said: "I love Christmas but this year, leading up to Christmas is always going to be a little bit different because of the pandemic."So I took my mum to London because we always used to go to London on the 22nd, 23rd, and 24th and we'd drive home on Christmas Eve."The GC continued: "I managed to do that earlier with her and it's a lovely feeling as when I left London I

GEMMA Collins has shared a picture of her laying beside and holding the hand of her extremely ill dad as he battles coronavirus. The heartbroken star wants her followers to take the deadly virus seriously and admitted she's heartbroken and scared.

Gemma Collins has shared her fears for her father’s life after he fell ill with Covid.

Gemma Collins has revealed she took her mum on a trip to London before her parents caught Covid-19. The 39 year old announced on 22 December that her mum and dad feel "extremely unwell" due to being struck by the deadly virus.The former TOWIE star explained on The Gemma Collins Podcast last week that it's a tradition for her and Joan to go to London in the days before Christmas to enjoy the festive spirit and shop.

Gemma Collins told her fans she took her mum to London days before revealing her parents had Covid-19.

GEMMA Collins took her mum on a trip to London as a Christmas treat before her parents were struck down with coronavirus. The 39-year-old star revealed yesterday that both her mum and dad are "extremely unwell" after contracting the illness - and her dad is so poorly he'd "rather be dead".

Gemma Collins has shared an emotional clip of her seriously ill parents as they battle the coronavirus. The 39-year-old TOWIE star begged her fans to "stay home" amid lockdown and new Tier 4 rules in the UK as she's "petrified" for her mum Joan and dad Alan.

Gemma Collins has received an outpouring of support after revealing that her parents are severely ill with COVID-19. The TOWIE star took to Instagram with a rare photo of her mum and dad, Joan and Alan, and shared a heartbreaking message with her fans.MORE: Gemma Collins displays insane flexibility as she copies Victoria Beckham's signature leg poseThe 39-year-old reality star wrote: "Please please please take notice of the guidelines! Both my parents are extremely unwell with Covid 19! Seeing my dad cry which he never does! Was a shock and say he would rather be dead than experience everything he is going through right now...

Gemma Collins has renewed her pleas for fans to "stay home" after sharing her parents' Covid battle.

Gemma Collins attempts to set up Carol Vorderman and Paul HollywoodGemma Collins ‘nearly got stuck in the bath’ because of all the substantial mealsGemma Collins 'centre of bidding war between BBC and ITV'One fan who had been through something similar with their family posted: ‘Just tell them to keep fighting, my FIL felt the same way he just needs to keep going.‘He will have dark days but he just needs to take every day as they come and he will win. My thoughts are with you all, keep digging deep.’Got a story?If you’ve got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the Metro.co.uk entertainment team by emailing us  – we’d love to hear from you.

Gemma Collins shared her heartbreak with fans after both of her parents became 'extremely unwell' with coronavirus.

Gemma Collins has revealed both her parents have tested positive for coronavirus.

HEARTBROKEN Gemma Collins has revealed her parents tested positive for coronavirus — and her dad told her he would "rather be dead". The Towie star took to Instagram today to share the devastating news that her parents were "extremely unwell" with Covid and her father broke down in tears after the deadly bugged took hold.

Gemma Collins has admitted she's been lonely in lockdown and confessed the pandemic has "not been good for my love life".

lockdown, especially since her split from James Argent.The 39-year-old, who is known for her larger-than-life personality, said she has found the period difficult.The former TOWIE star went through a heartbreaking split from on/off boyfriend Arg, 33, in July.With social distancing restrictions, the TV personality has found it hard to distract herself.Speaking to The Sun, she said: "I’ve found the evenings a bit lonely."I am a very sociable person and I like to go out and about so for me the evenings are tough."It is hard, lockdown has not been good for my love life, but I think we’re slowly coming out of it now hopefully."I think intuitively the universe gives you the right person at the right time so it’s all going to fall into place.”The

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