Reality television star Gemma Collins has made a joyous double announcement, confirming she will marry her fiancé Rami Hawash and welcome a baby in 2026. The 44-year-old former The Only Way Is Essex cast member shared the news as she celebrated the New Year, marking what she called her "final drink of champagne" before embarking on her journey to motherhood.
A Glamorous Announcement After Personal Struggles
Collins, who has been engaged to businessman Rami Hawash since 2024, made the revelation in a series of glamorous Instagram posts from London's luxury The Ned hotel. She was joined by her fiancé, his seven-year-old son Tristan—for whom she is a stepmother—and friends including DJ Fat Tony to ring in the New Year.
Alongside photos from the evening, she wrote: "The most fantastic NYE with our faves it was the final drink of champagne as I have a wedding to plan !! yes I’m getting married this year and YES I'm having a baby." She praised the venue and staff, encouraging her followers to book for next year's celebrations.
This happy news follows years of incredibly candid discussions about her desire to have children. Collins has openly shared her fertility challenges, which include a low AMH hormone count limiting her available eggs, and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). She has also suffered multiple miscarriages.
Overcoming Fertility Challenges on the Path to Parenthood
The TV personality's path to this announcement has been marked by heartbreak and resilience. She has previously disclosed suffering three miscarriages. The first occurred in 2012, a loss she spoke about publicly eight years later. She tragically endured two further miscarriages in 2020, one during the Covid pandemic and another while pregnant by a former partner.
Given her difficulties conceiving naturally, Collins and Hawash had explored alternative routes to parenthood. They had considered surrogacy and Collins had also revealed she thought about fostering, inspired by her own mother's childhood experience.
In addition to her fertility journey, Collins has been open about her health and weight management. She recently discussed microdosing the weight loss medication Mounjaro after taking a break due to a painful gallbladder attack in August 2024. Medical experts note gallbladder issues can be a rare side effect of such drugs. Collins, who has lost 3.5 stone, asserts the attack was not linked to the medication and plans to continue with a lower dose to maintain her health.
Triple Wedding Celebrations and a Future Family
When it comes to their impending marriage, the couple have grand plans fitting Collins's iconic 'GC' style. They intend to have three separate wedding ceremonies: a main event in the UK, a second celebration abroad, and a formal gathering for close family and friends. True to her flair for fashion, Collins has hinted at multiple wedding dresses for the different occasions.
This series of announcements marks a new, hopeful chapter for Gemma Collins. After years of public vulnerability regarding her health and her dream of having a family, she is now looking ahead to a transformative 2026 filled with both matrimonial and maternal joy.
