The Only Way Is Essex legend Gemma Collins has reportedly received “rat poison and hate mail” in the post, which left her concerned for the safety of her beloved pets
Gemma Collins has reportedly increased security around her house after receiving poison in the post.
An insider close to Gemma revealed to The Sun: “The latest delivery was really scary for Gemma and she was genuinely terrified. It was delivered by the postman, but it had no postage stamp on it,” reports the Mirror.
“Gemma was worried because it contained rat poison, especially as she has animals at her home. She was already liaising with police over her earlier hate letter.”
“It was from a man who expressed his extreme dislike for her and used menacing language. The police have been fantastic and have some new leads. Gemma’s trying not to let it get to her and is doing her best to focus on summer projects.”
This incident comes mere weeks after the Celebrity Big Brother star was left ‘shaken and very scared for her safety’ upon receiving a hate-filled letter from a man detailing his intense dislike for her.
The reality TV personality has reportedly beefed up security measures at her Essex home after the parcel containing “rat poison” was delivered to her residence, which left Gemma “terrified” and fearful for the well-being of her pets.
Gemma’s representatives and Essex Police have been contacted for comment.
This is not the first time the star has encountered the darker aspects of fame. She revealed on a podcast back in May that she’s had several stalkers over the years, who have threatened her and sent “terrifying” letters to her boutique in Brentwood.
She confessed that it “played havoc with her mind” and was the reason she stepped back from front-of-house duties at the boutique.
“No one would believe the bloody rubbish I’ve had to deal with,” she admitted. “I’ve had a female stalker who wrote me a letter in white gloves and wanted to kill me. People would wish me dead.”
“I’d get all sorts at the shop. People are strange. And that’s why I stepped away from my shop.”
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