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Gemma Collins Threatens Legal Action Over 'Disgusting' ITV Sketch
28 Nov
Summary
- Gemma Collins threatened ITV with a lawsuit over a promotional sketch.
- She described her caricature for 'I'm A Celeb All Stars' as 'highly offensive'.
- ITV has since rectified the situation and apologized to the star.
Gemma Collins has voiced her extreme displeasure with ITV, threatening legal action over a promotional caricature created for the upcoming 'I'm A Celeb All Stars' series. Collins described her depiction as 'highly offensive' and 'damn right disgusting,' feeling it was an unkind portrayal designed to make her a 'laughing stock.'
While most fellow contestants saw the humor in their respective sketches, Collins expressed her hurt and frustration privately. She had reportedly felt confident in her own skin and was upset by the exaggerated image. Following her strong reaction, a source confirmed that any issues causing her distress have been rectified by ITV.
The 'I'm A Celeb All Stars' series, featuring a cast of returning contestants, is scheduled to air early next year. Collins' participation follows her brief 2014 stint on the show, from which she quit after three days. She reportedly only agreed to return after significant persuasion, aiming to show her personal growth since her initial appearance.
