Gemma Collins left her fans ‘crying with laughter’ as her new reality series, Diva On Lockdown, premiered on ITVBe on Sunday evening.
The former TOWIE star, 39, showcased her signature persona as she documented her life two weeks before the UK’s coronavirus lockdown.
Viewers took to Twitter to share their amusement at the TV star’s typically hilarious quips as she accidentally called Prince Charles ‘Chiles’, flirted with a bathroom salesman and claimed she predicted the COVID-19 economic crash.
The GC is back: Gemma Collins left her fans ‘crying with laughter’ as her new reality series, Diva On Lockdown, premiered on ITVBe on Sunday evening
Kicking off the series with the show, the media personality was over the moon as she attended a meeting to discuss her new project.
The CBB star insisted she’s considering ditching her ‘diva’ brand, admitting: ‘I’m a bit concerned about the show because I’m not a diva anymore, I’m a humanitarian, like Khloe Kardashian. I can’t have anyone around me with bad energy.
‘Maybe we should call the show Blonde Ambition?’, she asked her team of business partners.
The GC later treated fans to a look at her preparations for the The Prince’s Trust Awards, which took place in March.
In her element: The former TOWIE star, 39, showcased her signature persona as she documented her life two weeks before the UK’s coronavirus lockdown
One of a kind: During the episode, the TV star accidentally called Prince Charles ‘Chiles’, flirted with a bathroom salesman and claimed she predicted the COVID-19 economic crash
Gemma insisted she’s ‘in love’ with the ceremony’s host, Prince Charles, but raised eyebrows when she called The Prince of Wales ‘Chiles’.
The diva said: ‘I love him, I would love to be one of their ambassadors. Today is the big day I’m going to meet Prince Chiles, Charles? It’s quite big, isn’t it! I need to look a million dollars!’
She was left stressed as she struggled to fit into her dress and was forced to sport a last-minute outfit from her shed, which eventually split on her departure from the awards.
I’m a humanitarian, like Khloe Kardashian!’ Kicking off the series with the show, the media personality was over the moon as she attended a meeting to discuss her new project
Glitz and glam: The GC later treated fans to a look at her preparations for the The Prince’s Trust Awards, which took place in March
‘I’d love to be one of his ambassadors!’ Gemma insisted she’s ‘in love’ with the ceremony’s host, Prince Charles, but raised eyebrows when she called The Prince of Wales ‘Chiles’
As the pandemic worsened in the UK, Gemma decided to temporarily close her clothing boutique and shared how she deals with stress.
‘All important people seem to drink coffee in crisis, seems like something Boris Johnson would drink’, she said. ‘We’ve got to smell good and carry on. When I’m stressed, I drink!’
The outspoken star also claimed she was aware of the virus’ negative effects on the economy as she said: ‘I predicted this two or three years ago when they put the car parking charges up in Brentwood!’
Mishap: She was left stressed as she struggled to fit into her dress and was forced to sport a last-minute outfit from her shed, which eventually split on her departure from the awards
‘Important people seem to drink coffee in crisis’: As the pandemic worsened in the UK, Gemma decided to temporarily close her clothing boutique and shared how she deals with stress
Elsewhere in the series, Gemma shopped for a bathroom for her new home, but was left blushing when she crossed paths with the homewear store’s salesman.
‘He’s not going to fancy me, he’s too good-looking. He’s calm, and I’m not calm’, she told her crew, before asking Ant if he’d be available to fit her new room into her abode.
The Dancing On Ice star put all her cards on the table as she flirted: ‘If you’re lonely and want some entertainment, I’m here!
‘I predicted this two or three years ago when they put the car parking charges up’: The outspoken star also claimed she was aware of the virus’ negative effects on the economy
Hunky: Elsewhere in the series, Gemma shopped for a bathroom for her new home, but was left blushing when she crossed paths with the homewear store’s salesman
‘Oh my God, you’re from Sicily? Do you know Taormina. I went and visited the Godfather church! Your dad’s really cute!’
‘All my life I’ve only fancied James Arg Argent, but he could turn my head. Imagine we bought a house in Sicily!’
Things took a turn for the worse when she received a call from her estate agent, who revealed her dream house fell through.
She’s up for it! The Dancing On Ice star put all her cards on the table as she flirted: ‘If you’re lonely and want some entertainment, I’m here!’
Breaking down in tears, the disappointed host was forced to live with her brother Russell and his family.
The Celebs Go Dating star’s sibling encouraged her to approach her woes with a positive alcohol, causing Gemma to declare: ‘We’re going to keep calm and carry on with Prosecco.’
As the nation is plunged into lockdown, the Romford native received an automated email from Gucci, revealing they also shut down their store.
In her typically bold nature, Gemma decided to send a personalised voicenote to the luxury fashion house and its staff.
Emotional: Things took a turn for the worse when she received a call from her estate agent, who revealed her dream house fell through
Amid the drama, the I’m A Celeb star took a leaf of of wellness advocate Gwyneth Paltrow’s book as she released her frustrations by ‘letting it all out’.
Joined by her hairstylist Jay Birmingham, she screamed at the top of a field, before admitting: ‘I’m like a pig in s**t, this is how Jesus must have felt during his last meal.’
The upcoming episodes will follow the reality TV queen’s life in isolation with her nearest and dearest.
A series of viewers took to social media to react to the show, with many left in stitches over Gemma’s signature phrases.
Off track: Breaking down in tears, the disappointed host was forced to live with her brother Russell and his family
Ummm? As the nation is plunged into lockdown, the Romford native received an automated email from Gucci about its closure, before deciding to send the store a voicenote
They said: ‘I just love how Gemma Collins pronounces things, “meme” is “memay”, “chow mien” is “chow min”, “champagne” is “champarn” and “Prince Charles” is “Prince Chiles”.
‘I’ve heard Gemma Collins call Prince Charles, ‘Chiles’ that many times now that I’m worried that’s what I’ll be calling him from now on! #DivaOnLockdown.
‘The way @missgemcollins pronounced “Prince Charles” like “Prince Chills” has already killed me off #DivaOnLockdown.
‘Honestly crying at Gemma Collins “I’ve always felt part of the Royal Family, it’s in my blood. Today is a very special day I’m going to meet prince Chiles….Charles….Charles?” #DivaOnLockdown.
She’s free: Amid the drama, the I’m A Celeb star took a leaf of of wellness advocate Gwyneth Paltrow’s book as she released her frustrations by ‘letting it all out’
‘The GC on post-corona economy crash: “I predicted this 2/3 years ago when they put the car parking charges up in Brentwood” absolutely dying.
‘Honestly crying at Gemma Collins “I’ve always felt part of the Royal Family, it’s in my blood. Today is a very special day I’m going to meet prince Chiles….Charles….Charles?” #DivaOnLockdown.
‘Thanks a lot Brentwood Council. Thanks to you putting the car parking charges up, the whole economy has crashed and Brentwood high street is a ghost town. I hope your happy. #DivaOnLockdown.’
‘This is the episode where Gemma meets Prince Chiles. #DivaOnLockdown… Gemma Collins making a show out of absolutely nothing is a TALENT #DivaOnLockdown.’ [sic]
‘I’m utterly obsessed’: A series of viewers took to social media to react to the show, with many left in stitches over Gemma’s signature phrases