By CONNIE RUSK, ASSOCIATE SHOWBUSINESS EDITOR
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Gemma Collins has revealed her mum died the day before her planned wedding to Rami Hawash.
The reality star, 45, spoke about losing her beloved mum, Joan, who passed away on July 29 at the age of 70, on Celebrity Big Brother on Sunday night.
Gemma said her mum's health declined 24 hours before she had planned to marry businessman Rami.
Speaking to some of the housemates in the garden, celebrity house guest Gemma said: 'She was an amazing woman and I had an amazing 45 years with her. I was with her every day.
'I was meant to get married on the Thursday and my mum passed away on the Wednesday. What can you do?'
Trying to make light of the devastating situation, Gemma said: 'To be honest, it was all a rush anyway. I ordered a dress off Shein. it would not have gone down well.'
Gemma Collins has revealed her mum died the day before her planned wedding to Rami Hawash
The reality star, 45, spoke about losing who beloved mum, Joan, who passed away on July 29 at the age of 70, on Celebrity Big Brother on Sunday night
Gemma has dated Rami on-and-off since 2011 and the couple got engaged for a third time during a getaway to the Maldives in February 2024.
Joan was hospitalised a month before her death as she battled pneumonia for the second time in six months.
Gemma arrived as a celebrity guest on Friday night's show.
The reality star first appeared on Celebrity Big Brother back in 2016 where she cemented herself as a reality TV legend by delivering some of the most memorable quotes in the show's history, including: 'I’m claustrophobic, Darren!'
Gemma has reportedly requested her own room and toilet for her stint in the famous abode.
A source told The Sun: 'Gemma is a reality queen and deserves her own bedroom and bog, end of.
'Some may call them diva demands but others may decree the provision only fitting of a celebrity of her standard.'
Gemma is said to be making her grand entrance after either Pauline or Rob lose their place in the house amid the latest live eviction.
Speaking to some of the housemates in the garden, celebrity house guest Gemma said: 'I was meant to get married on the Thursday and my mum passed away on the Wednesday'
Gemma said her mum's health declined 24 hours before planning to marry businessman Rami (pictured)
The GC's Big Brother return will follow that of her besties Jedward, who caused chaos thanks to their recent guest stint.
But while the duo happily slept in the main bedroom with the rest of the housemates (minus a night in a separate room after their hot tub row with Lynx), Gemma will kip in her own private quarters.
The Daily Mail contacted Big Brother and Gemma's representatives for comment at the time.