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.