Alan Collins: Last News

Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag Gemma Collins has been left shaken after her dad, Alan, was unexpectedly taken to hospital in Romford on Wednesday - sharing the upsetting news with her 2.2m Instagram followers.The TV personality, who has an incredibly close bond with her parents, detailed the 'very scary time' by sharing a picture of Alan and writing: "A very scary 24 hours, dads in hospital, thank you to everyone at Queens Hospital for being amazing." It's not the first health scare for the family, as Alan was hospitalised after he and Gemma's mother Joan contracted Covid-19 in late 2020.The ordeal had a huge impact on his health and left him with scarring in his lungs as he suffered from long Covid. Gemma said at the time: "Things are so difficult.

Gemma Collins has said she stopped getting filler after her mum made a comment about it.The former TOWIE star, 42, has previously been open about her cosmetic procedures and "tweakments". However, she said she decided to ditch some of her treatments after her parents talked to her about it and said she looked “weird”.The GC sat down with her mum Joan, 67, to discuss their relationship, where she discussed her past beauty treatments. Gemma said: “Mum always told me that it’s not about the size of your waist, boobs or lips, at the end of the day it comes down to your personality." She continued to The Sun: “I’ve had lip fillers and a bit of this and that and my mum has said, ‘Gemma, me and your father don’t recognise you, you look weird’.

TOWIE star Gemma Collins is reportedly dissolving her clothing firm and selling the last of her clothes for cheap at Essex markets.The reality star, 41, recently landed a £1million deal to become the face of New Look but it looks like the move will spell the end for her own independent clothing firm. Gemma Collins Clothing Ltd is set to close, with the business selling off the last of its wares – including a range of dresses, hoodies, and swimwear, – on a friend's Essex market stalls.

TOWIE star Gemma Collins has expressed her deep felt gratitude for her dad on Father's Day – praising him for always keeping her grounded when it came to money.The 41-year-old TV star explained that she would always remain humble and that was all thanks to Alan Collins for keeping her in check.In a heartfelt post on the celebratory day, Gemma reflected on her family once being so poor that they couldn't afford a toaster.She hailed Alan's hard work and determination for turning things around for the entire brood, with the starlets dad starting up his own shipping company.In the sweet statement, the GC also had a lot to say about her dad's teachings when it came to spending as she boasted to once splurging £50,000 in one wild shopping spree at London's West End.However, it was Alan who came to her rescue and took the card away to prevent the Diva Forever star from possibly losing her home if she carried on like that.The adorable post was shared on Instagram with Gemma's 2.2million followers along with a cute a smiley snap of Alan in the sunshine. The TV star wrote: "My EVERYTHING dad, you're a CLASS ACT.

Gemma Collins has asked her fans for advice after revealing her dad Alan has permanent scarring in his lungs following his Covid-19 battle.The 41 year old, who recently said she dances naked in her garden as it's "so liberating", took to her Instagram stories to issue the plea with her 2.2 million followers. Sharing a snap of her dad smiling as he sat in the sun, Gemma asked her followers to get in touch if they know any tips and tricks on how to handle difficulties breathing as a result of long Covid. "If anyone knows anything about permanent scaring from long Covid please get in touch as dad bless him has permanent scaring and was wondering if there is anthing we can do to help his breathing," she wrote.

Gemma Collins clashed with her mum Joan over the TOWIE star's battles with self-harm as a teen.The 41-year-old reality star has spoken out for the first time about her struggles with self-harm in a new Channel 4 documentary, called Self Harm and Me.The documentary aired on Wednesday night (February 16), and it sees TV star Gemma try to find out why she used to self-harm for two decades.In the moving documentary, Gemma reveals that she started cutting herself as a teen and first self-harmed in front of her parents at just thirteen years old.In tense scenes, Gemma had a tough conversation with her mum Joan about her self-harming issues.Joan said her and Gemma's dad Alan dismissed the subject at first as they thought their daughters simply: "copying someone from the television".Gemma looked shocked by her mum's comment and told her it was a "silly thing to say".She told her mum: "I needed some help and support at the time,", adding: "Yours and dad's approach was to 'let’s never mention it'."Joan replied: "Life was busy, with everything going on."Gemma fired back: "Yeah but what’s more important, life being busy or your daughter cutting themselves?"Joan responded: "You seemed ok. The problem is with you it wouldn’t have been from home life."You had everything and was happy.

Gemma Collins has revealed the first time she self-harmed was in front of her parents aged 13.The 41-year-old reality star has opened up for the first time about her history of self-harm, which she struggled with for two decades.In her new Channel 4 documentary, which airs on Wednesday (February 16) night, Essex beauty Gemma tries to get to the bottom of why she self-harmed by talking to her family, friends and therapistShe explains she first started cutting herself when she was a teenager.Gemma says: "I wasn't self-harming to kill myself. It was to release."I'd cover it up and get on with my life.

Gemma Collins still breaks down in tears thinking about her dad Alan’s strenuous battle with Covid-19 during the holiday season last year.The 40-year-old admitted she sometimes gets emotional in public remembering what her dad went through and how much the worrying experience affected her when she realised she might lose him. Gemma’s parents both suffered with Covid-19 over the Christmas period in 2020, however it was her dad who was sent to hospital after becoming seriously ill with the virus.

Essex beauty Gemma Collins has an eventful year since the coronavirus pandemic began back in 2020.

Gemma Collins has reflected on a difficult year for her family, sharing her gratitude that her dad recovered from coronavirus.

Gemma Collins has donated to pal Rhys Alan Smith’s memorial fund following his death last month. The former TOWIE star, 40, who recently opened up about feeling “so down” after her “dear friend” died, shared the GoFundMe page on Twitter – which has been set up in Rhys’ memory.

Gemma Collins' dad has said she looked like a man before having her fillers removed.The reality star admitted that she got “carried away” with her botox injections and fillers as a result of social media.Speaking to New Magazine Gemma recalls her dad, Alan, said she looked “awful” before the treatments after seeing an old picture of her.Gemma said: "It's very easy when you're seeing something around you on social media.

GEMMA Collins could not hide her delight as she was reunited with her uncle after 26 years apart. Fans of the larger-than-life character were forced to do a double take as Gemma introduced her dad's twin on her social media channel.

Gemma Collins has said her dad Alan “isn’t the same” as his battle with long Covid continues months after he contracted the virus. Former The Only Way Is Essex star Gemma’s 73 year old dad Alan tested positive for the virus shortly before Christmas, alongside his wife Joan.

The clothing company founded by Gemma Collins is in £22,534 of debt with her dad Alan in charge of getting the business out of financial difficulties.

Gemma Collins has revealed she's feeling positive as her dad Alan is "recovering slowly" from the coronavirus.The blonde beauty announced that both her parents had contracted the deadly bug and had been "extremely unwell" as a result, in late December. Since then her mum, Joan, and dad have left the hospital after having beaten Covid-19 and are resting at home.

GEMMA Collins told fans her dad Alan's coronavirus recovery is the best 40th birthday gift as she's bombarded with designer presents. The Towie legend will celebrate the milestone tomorrow and has been left in awe by the amount of packages she's been sent.

GEMMA Collins has paid tribute to the "incredible" nurses and doctors looking after her coronavirus-stricken dad. The reality TV star is by her father's hospital bed tonight as she worries sick about his recovery.

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.

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