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Gemma Collins' big money stint in Chicago panned by industry bigwigs ahead of show debut
Gemma Collins’ big money stint on stage touring the nation in glitzy musical Chicago has been panned by industry bigwigs.Theatre bosses have signed up gobby reality TV star the GC to give ticket sales a boost in the production.But sniffy luvvies have turned on the popular Towie queen, claiming she’s depriving time-served actors out of a lucrative role.Corrie star Wendi Peters – the Street’s Cilla Battersby – shared news of Gemma’s new role on Twitter with the message: “No words.”Her tweet prompted a fierce debate among fans and industry workers.Stage performer and former Hollyoaks actor Amy-Jane Ollies said: “Wow! It’s times like these I’m grateful to still be raising my little one as I’d hate to be touring in anything with that woman.“Not least because she shouldn’t be doing the job – but she’s clearly not going to be good for company morale with her attitude!”Musical director Peter Golding commented: “Oh God.
