Quotes from Gemma Collins

We did not have a toaster growing up. I never knew what a toaster was, it was only as I got older, we got a toaster.

I think why I am such a success in regards to my shows, is I don't give you an impression that my world's all rose tinted glasses, candy floss, sequins and glitter.

I didn't go to uni and although I don't have regrets in my life, I have two nephews and I'd encourage them to go to uni as I don't think you need to grow up too quick.

I have a team of cleaners, in case one is off sick or goes on holiday.

People all want to hug me. They want to touch The GC!

I walk around like I'm a billionaire, I believe in the universe, I never worry about money and that's why money comes to me.

I don't dislike being famous, but there have been moments when you think: 'Is this really worth it?' Sometimes you go through that stage where you're almost like selling your soul. People want all from you, absolutely everything. They want it from you. And everyone's got an opinion about you.

Just think Beyonce on ice, honey. That's me.

I've heard Simon Cowell is awake all through the night... To be honest that is when I get all my work done.

I've been having singing lessons whenever I can fit them in.

My intuition always guides me to the right place.

I bought myself a bike in isolation and a helmet and I love it. It's built my confidence up because not everyone is confident in exercise.

To be honest, I don't mind Jason Gardiner, I've always found him amusing.

I've always really loved nature, I did a lot of horseriding as a young girl.

I've been in gyms before and people have recorded me on their mobile phones and uploaded it on Facebook and said: 'Look at this fat pig,' which has been really traumatic for me to see.

At the end of the day, there's always going to be younger, prettier girls but I know what I bring to the table.

The truth is, in day-to-day life, I'm just grinding like everyone else.

If I was 10st, I would look highly unattractive - it would be damaging to my body.

Ever since I was a little girl I've had this affinity to connect with spirits and talk to them.

The reason I know I'm different to other people is I'm awake in the night, like all mythical creatures.

I feel very in tune with the spiritual world and no one understands it unless you have got that intuition.

I take no notice of trolls because my bank balance is growing and growing and growing and growing - they can troll me all they want.

I like to cook, I like nature, I like to read. I do like to shop, don't get me wrong, every now and then.

What do sharks do on Monday mornings? They get up and start biting. That's me.