Gemma Collins vows to follow in Princess Diana’s footsteps and retire her GC alter ego to focus on humanitarian work

GEMMA Collins has vowed to follow in Princess Diana's footsteps and retire her GC alter ego to focus on humanitarian work.

In an exclusive interview with The Sun, the 39-year-old star teased that fans will see a new side of her in 2021 as she takes inspiration from the tragic royal.

She was particularly moved by Diana's famous walk through an area being cleared of landmines in Huambo, Angola, a few months before her death in 1997 - and hopes to do similar work.

Gemma told us: "People are going to a see a huge change in me next year, I'm turning 40 and the people that inspire me do incredible humanitarian work.

"Princess Diana has been in the media a lot, and you look at her when she walked through the landmines and stuff and she's such an incredible woman.

"This is where I want to take my work now, I've got everything I want in life, I don't need anything more."

The former Towie star added: "I am so happy with where I am in my life and it's time for me to work my magic with other projects."

Referencing her diva alter ego, Gemma warned that it could be time to say goodbye - although it won't be forever.