Gemma Collins has shared a video of her mum breaking down into tears as she addressed the impact those that sell stories has on the Collins family.
The former star of The Only Way Is Essex, 39, was recently flooded with claims that she was moving on from her ex-boyfriend James ‘Arg’ Argent, with millionaire Nadir Gul.
A source close to Gemma recently told The Sun that the reality TV star was “smitten” after she had been asked out on a date by Nadir.
However, The GC has hit out at the claims insisting that nothing is going on between the pair and that they have been friends for ten years.
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Gemma also claims to know who is behind the fake stories.
Taking to her Instagram Stories, she said: “I am so shocked and saddened that someone who is very close to me has sold UNTRUE stories for money to the paper!!!!!
“Nadir and myself have been friends for years please do not PAY THIS SOURCE a penny!!!!
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“It’s really sad when your good to everyone they sell out on you.”
The former Celebrity Big Brother housemate continued: “Sadly I do know who it was! I know who they called!! All I ask is that the papers do not pay the source! Donate it to a charity!!!
“This person was a friend! Why and how can they sell out on you! For money is just sick”
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Gemma went on to share video clips of her mum crying at a family event.
As Joan was overcome by emotion, Gemma revealed the toll the stories have on her and her family.
“Do you know what, it’s really sad because my mum’s really upset about all the stories today, seeing me upset.
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“You know, people around us are selling stories on us and I just want people to know… are you alright, mum?
“This is what the effect is. It affects me and it affects my family. Seeing my mum upset upsets me.”
Alongside an array of snaps of Joan Collins in tears, Gemma penned: “The reality of other people’s lies it causes a lot of upset to us a family.
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“Tears in my mother’s eyes thank you for hurting my family
“I hope the money was worth it to the individual.”
The I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! icon later said: “The only person I’m in love with, is myself.”
On Saturday, it was claimed that Nadir had put a “massive smile” on Gemma’s face.
Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk