Gemma Collins quits Chicago role due to injury just seven days before opening night

Gemma Collins and her fiancé Rami Hawash shared a passionate kiss weeks after her partner suffered a horror accident at work. The TOWIE star, 41, wore a gorgeous strapless white dress and could be seen passionately kissing Rami, 48 – who was seen without his eyepatch for the first time in weeks.

Gemma Collins told followers she feels “honoured” to have bagged a role on BBC’s Springwatch after finding nature to be her “real passion” in life.The 41 year old announced that she will be joining the show for a live special on Thursday, as she posted a clip of herself on the nature programme to the delight of fans.The footage shows an excited Gemma talking with hosts Chris Packham and Hannah Stitfall as they quiz her about various wildlife. Speaking about being on their show, Gemma captioned: "What an honour to be invited along to @bbcspringwatch my real passion in life is NATURE and to stand next to the legends Chris and Hannah and learn so much was incredible.

Gemma Collins has quit her BBC podcast because they "can't afford her. " The 41-year-old reality star had fronted 'The Gemma Collins Podcast' - as well as dating advice spinoff 'Love Lounge' - on BBC Sounds since 2019 but has now reportedly left the BBC in favour of a much more lucrative commercial deal. A source said: "She has quit the BBC because she managed to negotiate an amazing deal to take her podcast elsewhere.

Gemma Collins has reportedly left the BBC after finding an "amazing deal elsewhere" for her podcast.The former The Only Way Is Essex and Celebrity Big Brother star, 41, has been hosting The Gemma Collins Podcast on the BBC for three years, however it appears that the star may have found a new home for her show. Gemma will reportedly have more control over the editorial side in the making of her podcast with the mystery new company. A source told The Sun: "She has quit the BBC because she managed to negotiate an amazing deal to take her podcast elsewhere.

Gemma Collins has shared a video of her happily dancing with her nephew Hayden after recently sustaining a knee injury. The former TOWIE star, 41, donned a pink striped pair of pyjamas as she danced to Soul Control’s Chocolate song. Gemma captioned the clip: “I love [praising hands emoji] CHOCA LACHE [chocolate emoji] @Hayden Collins”.

Loose Women panellist Brenda Edwards has been officially announced as the replacement for Gemma Collins in the musical Chicago. Edwards will be playing prison guard Mama Morton, the same character she played in her West End debut back in 2007.

Loose Women star Brenda Edwards will join the cast of Chicago which start their UK and Ireland tour next week.MORE: Brenda Edwards' fans praise star's 'strength' after inspirational Loose Women videoBrenda, who previously made her West End debut in the show as Mamma Morton, will reprise the role for the upcoming performances which start in Sunderland on Wednesday.WATCH: Brenda Edwards shares amazing vocals after brave return to Loose WomenThe ITV star will join Lee Mead, who recently announced he will be playing Billy Flynn in the show.READ: Brenda Edwards opens up about the tragic death of son JamalSEE: Brenda Edwards breaks silence to share beautiful photo with son Jamal EdwardsThe news comes just days after it was revealed that Gemma Collins, who was due to be playing the role from Sunday, had to step down after sustaining a knee injury. Brenda first played Mamma Morton in 2007According to The Independent that the producers of the tour issued a statement.

Brenda Edwards is set to replace Gemma Collins as Mama Morton in the musical Chicago after the former TOWIE star pulled out due to an injury.The Loose Women panellist, 53, who recently revealed she speaks to her late son Jamal "every day", will be reprising the role in which she made her West End debut over a decade ago. She first appeared as Mama Morton back in 2007 at the Adelphi Theatre after competing on The X Factor.

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Reality TV star Gemma Collins was set to perform in Cardiff later in 2022 however has had to pull out of the Chicago tour due to injury. An ongoing knee issue that Gemma has described as "next level" means that Gemma will not be able to take up her role as Mamma Morton in the famous musical.

The Only Way Is Essex star had been performing in the role of Matron 'Mama' Morton in the iconic musical, but sources are saying it's all over her, thanks to an injury. The Sun reports that the blonde reality TV star has been told by her doctors and medical professionals to leave the show, following a flare-up of the knee injury which she suffered in 2019 when on Dancing on Ice.

Gemma Collins has pulled out of her role in West End musical Chicago following a knee injury.