Gemma Collins reveals heartbreaking reason she’s banned Christmas presents this year
GEMMA Collins has revealed she doesn’t want any presents this year because she would rather someone struggling had their heating paid for.
The 41-year-old admitted she was thinking differently about festivities in light of the cost of living crisis and concerns for the environment.
Gemma – who says every day is like Christmas for her- explained: “When I am watching the news and seeing people losing their houses, this is serious. I am really trying to do my bit this year.
“I think that is why Christmas is going to be so special because we are all up against it and f*** presents, no offence.
“You could give me a diamond encrusted Rolex, it wouldn’t mean anything to me, I would rather you took that money and go and put some old girls heating on or plant trees and give back to the planet.
“I want nothing, my cup is full, there is nothing I need, there is nothing I want, I feel totally fulfilled in life.”
The former Towie star went on to admit that if she was going to ask for anything it would be a greenhouse.
“My dream would be for someone to buy me a Monty Don style greenhouse for my garden, because I love gardening,” she told us.
“Since moving to the countryside, I have really calmed down. Normally I would be like I want diamonds this, diamonds that, it means jack s**t to me, I would love a greenhouse so I could continue to grow produce throughout the year.”
Gemma will be enjoying “a really family Christmas” with fiancé Rami, her mum, dad and brother and she plans to use the time to reflect on how fortunate she is.
She shared: “Every day is Christmas for me. I think if you are breathing, you have got lights, electricity, you can put food on the table, we are all living Christmas every day.
“You have to keep it real sometimes and realise how lucky we are.”