Gemma Collins Battles Infections and Seeks Healing

Gemma Collins, a well-known personality from The Only Way Is Essex (TOWIE), recently disclosed a significant health challenge. Over the last four weeks, she endured multiple infections, specifically a kidney infection, the flu, and a chest infection. As of November 14, 2026, Collins appears to be in a recovery phase.

She is currently on a healing retreat, seeking restorative energy from sun, hot tubs, saunas, and wellness practices like ginger shots. Collins shared this update via an Instagram post from her getaway with Saffron Lempriere, a fellow TOWIE star. This period of recovery coincides with the release of her new eight-part Sky series, 'Everything All At Once'.

The series offers an intimate look into Collins's life, portraying one of her most emotionally taxing years. It promises unprecedented access to her private moments, highlighting vulnerability, exhaustion, and her efforts to navigate life's complexities amidst public scrutiny. The show explores themes of love, family, fertility, and grief, presenting a raw and relatable portrait of the reality television personality.