Reality television star Gemma Collins has stunned her fellow campmates on I'm A Celebrity... South Africa by revealing her extraordinary plans to marry her partner not once, but four separate times. The former TOWIE personality, aged 45, made this surprising confession during Wednesday's episode of the popular ITV series, leaving her jungle companions in a state of disbelief.
Jungle Confessions and Wedding Dreams
During the latest instalment of the survival show, Gemma Collins opened up about her personal life to the Savannah Scrub campmates, sharing intimate details about her relationship with fiancé Rami Hawash. The 50-year-old businessman has proposed to Collins on three separate occasions, most recently in February 2024, and while the couple plans to eventually tie the knot, Collins admitted uncertainty about the exact timing.
The reality television queen elaborated on her vision for multiple ceremonies, expressing particular enthusiasm for what she described as an "earthy, woody ceremony" as part of her wedding celebrations. Collins revealed she's considering various international locations for these nuptials, including the picturesque Sicilian town of Taormina, though she acknowledged logistical challenges since Hawash's family resides abroad.
Four Weddings to the Same Man
When fellow contestant Adam Thomas humorously suggested she might end up having four separate weddings, Collins enthusiastically embraced the idea, exclaiming: "I don't know otherwise how I am going to make it all work!" Thomas later commented in the Bush Telegraph: "Only Gemma Collins could get married four times to the same guy and I'm here for it."
Collins also mentioned the possibility of hosting one of her wedding celebrations at the prestigious Claridge's hotel in London, demonstrating her ambitious vision for multiple ceremonies across different locations and styles.
A Complicated Relationship History
The couple's relationship journey has been anything but straightforward. Gemma Collins and Rami Hawash originally began dating in 2011, with their first engagement occurring in 2013. However, the pair separated the following year. After ending her relationship with ex-boyfriend James Argent, Collins reunited with Hawash in 2020.
Their engagement history includes a second proposal in 2021, followed by the third and most recent engagement on Valentine's Day in 2024. Beyond wedding plans, Collins has been vocal about her desire to expand their family, though she already serves as stepmother to Hawash's seven-year-old son Tristan.
In January of this year, the Diva Forever star confirmed both wedding and family plans to her Instagram followers, writing enthusiastically about her upcoming nuptials and expressing excitement about having a baby.
Redemption Arc in the Jungle
Collins' appearance on I'm A Celebrity... South Africa marks her return to the series thirteen years after her previous stint, which lasted only three days before she quit. This time, the television personality has committed to redeeming herself, facing numerous challenges head-on.
Her redemption journey began dramatically with Tuesday's episode featuring the gruelling Bushtucker trial called Gut Instincts. Alongside fellow contestant Craig Charles, a 61-year-old soap legend who previously appeared on I'm A Celebrity in 2014, Collins confronted the infamous eating challenge.
The trial required both contestants to privately commit to consuming specific numbers of revolting dishes including Fish Eye Pie, Terror-rine, Brain Freeze, and Bloody Moory Shots. The competitor who pledged to eat the most servings had to consume their entire commitment to earn a point for their team.
Overcoming Fears and Winning Praise
Collins displayed remarkable courage throughout the challenge, even overcoming her previous fear of helicopters to arrive at camp via air transport. During her 2014 appearance, she had broken down in tears during a similar helicopter ride, making this year's composed arrival particularly noteworthy.
Viewers and fans have responded enthusiastically to Collins' return, declaring that her "redemption era" is well underway. Social media platforms have been flooded with praise for the reality star's determination and improved performance compared to her previous jungle experience.
The episode concluded on a suspenseful cliffhanger, with Collins and Charles preparing to face off in a final round involving Bloody Moory shots. This dramatic ending left audiences eagerly anticipating the next instalment of the series.
I'm A Celebrity... South Africa continues its broadcast schedule with new episodes airing Wednesday at 9pm on ITV1 and the streaming platform ITVX, where viewers can follow Collins' continuing jungle journey and learn more about her unconventional wedding plans.
