Gemma Collins rolls up her sleeves and reopens her shop as reality show Diva Forever & Ever returns

After months spent in lockdown, Gemma Collins has returned with a brand new installment of her reality show Diva Forever & Ever.

The former TOWIE star, 39, is seen rolling up her sleeves and reopening her shop in new scenes from her ITVBe show which kicks off on Tuesday night.

And in a spoiler clip from the series, Gemma compared herself to a butterfly as she spoke about closing down her boutique during the pandemic as she shared: ‘I didn’t know if I was going to have a business anymore.’

She’s back! After months spent in lockdown, Gemma Collins has returned with a brand new installment of her reality show Diva Forever & Ever

Gemma cut a very chic figure in a black and navy floral wrap dress , which she paired with black sandals and a black handbag.

The self-professed diva added a black turban to her stylish look, while she shielded her eyes with oversized sunglasses.

Standing proudly in the street, blonde bombshell Gemma, told the camera: ‘Let me just take a moment to remember the last time I was standing in this vicinity.’ 

She continued: ‘I was closing the shop, I didn’t know if I was going to have a business anymore due to Covid-19. 

Back in business: The former TOWIE star, 39, is seen rolling up her sleeves and reopening her shop in new scenes from her ITVBe show which kicks off on Tuesday night

Back in business: The former TOWIE star, 39, is seen rolling up her sleeves and reopening her shop in new scenes from her ITVBe show which kicks off on Tuesday night

‘But what did Gemma Collins do in a pandemic? She was like the caterpillar that had come out into a butterfly. She was a phoenix that rose from the flame. 

‘What does the Collins do in a pandemic? You roll your sleeves up and you get back to work!’

Earlier in the summer, the previous installment of Gemma’s reality series, Diva On Lockdown, saw the star spending lockdown with her brother and his family as the nation was urged to stay at home amid the pandemic.

Return: In a spoiler clip from the series, Gemma compared herself to a butterfly as she spoke about closing down her boutique during the pandemic as she shared: 'I didn't know if I was going to have a business anymore'

Return: In a spoiler clip from the series, Gemma compared herself to a butterfly as she spoke about closing down her boutique during the pandemic as she shared: ‘I didn’t know if I was going to have a business anymore’

Looking good: Gemma cut a very chic figure in a black and navy floral wrap dress , which she paired with black sandals and a black handbag

Looking good: Gemma cut a very chic figure in a black and navy floral wrap dress , which she paired with black sandals and a black handbag

And now with restrictions relatively eased, Gemma is clearly keen to get back to work and restart her business empire. 

It seems she has big plans for her brand as she told how she’s planning on transforming her clothing company into a ‘international soon to be global e-commerce online business.’ 

Meanwhile, the show will see Gemma move on from her turbulent relationship with James Argent, discuss all things love and loss during an appearance on Loose Women, visit a wildlife park and begin working on very own one-woman theatre show.

Up and running: With restrictions relatively eased, Gemma is clearly keen to get back to work and restart her business empire

Up and running: With restrictions relatively eased, Gemma is clearly keen to get back to work and restart her business empire

The return of Diva Forever comes after Gemma recently admitted that she gained 4lbs after eating whole loaves of bread and butter in lockdown.

She previously shared with fans that she had lost three stone in recent months, and now she wants to lose another three after her small setback. 

Speaking to The Sun Gemma said: ‘I went through a whole tiger bread loaf with butter to cheer myself up.

Curves: The return of Diva Forever comes after Gemma recently admitted that she gained 4lbs after eating whole loaves of bread and butter in lockdown

Curves: The return of Diva Forever comes after Gemma recently admitted that she gained 4lbs after eating whole loaves of bread and butter in lockdown

‘Everyone in lockdown turned to food and I certainly did in the first few weeks. 

‘I probably gained about four pounds, it was nothing major but I have certainly taken it off since then and I’ve lost about three stone in weight.’

She added: ‘It’s been a great amount of weight to lose but I’ve still got a bit of a way to go if I’m being honest. I still want to lose another two or three stone.’

Goals: The star previously shared with fans that she had lost three stone in recent months, and now she wants to lose another three after her small setback

Goals: The star previously shared with fans that she had lost three stone in recent months, and now she wants to lose another three after her small setback

Challenge: Speaking to The Sun Gemma said: 'I went through a whole tiger bread loaf with butter to cheer myself up'

Challenge: Speaking to The Sun Gemma said: ‘I went through a whole tiger bread loaf with butter to cheer myself up’

Earlier this year, the reality star revealed she had shed three stone after using her time in lockdown to focus on her health and preparing nutritionally balanced meals. 

However when lockdown restrictions eased Gemma went back to using Skinny Jabs to curb her appetite as she dined at various restaurants.  

Gemma Collins: Diva Forever & Ever returns tonight at 9pm on ITVBe. 

Controversial: However when lockdown restrictions eased Gemma went back to using Skinny Jabs to curb her appetite as she dined at various restaurants

Controversial: However when lockdown restrictions eased Gemma went back to using Skinny Jabs to curb her appetite as she dined at various restaurants