Gemma Collins reveals shock new career as she lands huge big money job
GEMMA Collins has revealed she's making a shock career change after landing a role in Chicago the musical.
The 41-year-old confirmed the exciting news on Instagram - and she'll take to the stage for the first time in May.
Posting a black and white shot, Gemma wrote: "It’s official! I’m gonna be joining @chicagoonstage playing Matron ‘Mama’ Morton from Tues 31st May 2022!"
The Sun revealed the news earlier this month and told how former Towie star Gemma will take over from Sinitta.
A source at the time said: “Gemma has been in secret talks about playing Mama Morton for some time and is very excited about the opportunity.
“She has not signed anything yet as there are still issues to be ironed out with the agreement. But all being well, she will sign in the coming days.”
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Gemma, who shot to fame on the ITV2 reality show in 2011, has gone on to become a household name courtesy of a host of TV appearances.
The GC revealed her former Celebrity Big Brother housemate Darren Day - who she said her infamous catchprase "I'm claustrophobic Darren" to - helped her land the part in Chicago.
She said: "Thank you to everyone who has helped me on this journey.
"@staceyhaynes, Tim Reed, the lovely singing teacher Ian, David, Mark... all of you believed in me.
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"Mother dearest and Sid, also claustrophobic Darren for encouraging me all the way."
Gemma recently returned from a holiday to Tenerife with fiance Rami Hawash and his son Tristan.
Gemma kept fans regularly updated on her trip away, posting numerous selfies and adorable family pictures to her Instagram.
The star, who boasts an impressive 2.2 million followers on the platform recently shared a snap of herself and Tristan, three.
