Gemma Collins and Melvin Odoom film Celebrity Antiques Road Trip

Gemma Collins was in good spirits as she and Melvin Odoom stopped for an ice cream in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex while filming Celebrity Antiques Road Trip on Thursday.

The Diva Forever star, 42, flashed a broad smile as she clutched her vanilla clone with a chocolate flake during a stop at The Boatyard Kiosk in the seaside town.

She looked stylish in a white blouse and a matching pair of loose fitting trousers for her outing.

Former The Only Way Is Essex cast member Gemma completed her look by carrying a blue handbag and wore a pair of gold sandals, while she wore lashings of make-up to highlight her pretty features.

Gemma could be seen taking a picture of radio DJ Melvin, 42, on her phone as he purchased an ice cream for himself. 

Chilling out: Gemma Collins, 42, was in good spirits as she and Melvin Odoom stopped for an ice cream in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex while filming Celebrity Antiques Road Trip on Thursday

All smiles: The Diva Forever star flashed a broad smile as she clutched her vanilla clone with a chocolate flake during a stop at The Boatyard Kiosk in the seaside town

All smiles: The Diva Forever star flashed a broad smile as she clutched her vanilla clone with a chocolate flake during a stop at The Boatyard Kiosk in the seaside town

Snap happy: Gemma could be seen taking a picture of radio DJ Melvin, 42, on her phone as he purchased an ice cream for himself

Snap happy: Gemma could be seen taking a picture of radio DJ Melvin, 42, on her phone as he purchased an ice cream for himself

Melvin cut a casual figure in a white T-shirt and black and white patterned shirt which he wore under a black jacket.

He opted for a pair of black jeans and some black and white trainers while he shielded his eyes behind a pair of dark sunglasses.

The pair could be seen sitting and enjoying their refreshments with the sea visible in the background, with cameras trained on them to capture the scene.

Gemma looked delighted to greet some fans as they approached her to speak over the railings of the cafe, with the star smiling and stopping to chat.

She and Melvin were seen chatting to production staff before the crew packed up while the two stars climbed into classic red and white Citroën 2CV car with the sunroof pulled back to let the warm rays in.

Celebrity Antiques Road Trip sees celebrities going head-to-head to uncover the most interesting antiques and make the most money at auction.

Gemma may seem an unlikely booking for the show – but antique-spotting is just the latest string she has added to her bow, following recent stints on Celebrity MasterChef and even Springwatch.

Other stars who have recently appeared on the show include former Pussycat Dolls star Kimberly Wyatt, Coronation Street actor Ryan Thomas and Strictly Come Dancing couple Janette Manrara and her husband Aljaz Skorjanek. 

In style: She looked stylish in a white blouse and a matching pair of loose fitting trousers for her outing

In style: She looked stylish in a white blouse and a matching pair of loose fitting trousers for her outing

Keeping it casual: Melvin cut a casual figure in a white T-shirt and black and white patterned shirt which he wore under a black jacket

Keeping it casual: Melvin cut a casual figure in a white T-shirt and black and white patterned shirt which he wore under a black jacket

Fun in the sun: The pair were seen smiling as they made their way to the tables and chairs to enjoy the sunshine

Fun in the sun: The pair were seen smiling as they made their way to the tables and chairs to enjoy the sunshine

Greeting her public: Gemma looked delighted to greet some fans as they approached her to speak over the railings of the cafe, with the star smiling and stopping to chat

Greeting her public: Gemma looked delighted to greet some fans as they approached her to speak over the railings of the cafe, with the star smiling and stopping to chat

On camera: The pair could be seen sitting and enjoying their refreshments with the sea visible in the background, with cameras trained on them to capture the scene

On camera: The pair could be seen sitting and enjoying their refreshments with the sea visible in the background, with cameras trained on them to capture the scene

Making the show: The pair could be seen chatting to members of the crew as they held cameras while making the programme

Making the show: The pair could be seen chatting to members of the crew as they held cameras while making the programme

Perking up: Gemma held a cup of coffee in her hand as she made her way back to the car park after enjoying her ice cream

Perking up: Gemma held a cup of coffee in her hand as she made her way back to the car park after enjoying her ice cream

Fashion focus: Former The Only Way Is Essex cast member Gemma completed her look by carrying a blue handbag, while she wore lashings of make-up to highlight her pretty features

Fashion focus: Former The Only Way Is Essex cast member Gemma completed her look by carrying a blue handbag, while she wore lashings of make-up to highlight her pretty features

Chatterbox: Melvin could be seen smiling as he took a moment to himself to chat on the phone during a break from filming

Chatterbox: Melvin could be seen smiling as he took a moment to himself to chat on the phone during a break from filming

It comes after Gemma revealed her plans to ditch ‘toxic’ Essex in favour of a posher way of life, as she eyes a move to London’s Knightsbridge.

The star currently resides in her £1.3million ‘dream home’ in her native Essex, but has revealed she fancies a change of scenery.

The reality personality recently told how she has ‘outgrown’ the area and is looking for somewhere to settle with her fiancé Rami Hawash.

Gemma revealed she would love to be a stones throw away from her favourite high-end department store Harrods as she plans a move to the shopping district.

The former Celebrity Big Brother housemate, who has been spotted shopping there on several occasions, revealed she has her ‘sights set’ on the area in an interview with OK!.

She said: ‘I want to move – that’s the plan now. I love it up there. That’s where I have my sights set, because I’ve got a country pad anyway.

‘I’m loving country life in the summer. Listen, there will always be a bit of Knightsbridge fever in me. I just love being in London. I wouldn’t mind a pied-à-terre – Cadogan Gardens here I come!’

Gemma also admitted she would love to be able to go to her favourite luxury candle brand which is located in the area, Diptyque, every day. 

On the move: She and Melvin were seen chatting to production staff while the crew packed up before moving on

On the move: She and Melvin were seen chatting to production staff while the crew packed up before moving on

Ready to roll: The two stars climbed into classic red and white Citroën 2CV car with the sunroof pulled back to let the warm rays in

Ready to roll: The two stars climbed into classic red and white Citroën 2CV car with the sunroof pulled back to let the warm rays in

Behind the wheel: Gemma could be seen sitting behind the steering wheel of the car, with cameras stuck to the windscreen to capture the moment

Behind the wheel: Gemma could be seen sitting behind the steering wheel of the car, with cameras stuck to the windscreen to capture the moment

Name of the game: Celebrity Antiques Road Trip sees celebrities going head-to-head to uncover the most interesting antiques and make the most money at auction.

Name of the game: Celebrity Antiques Road Trip sees celebrities going head-to-head to uncover the most interesting antiques and make the most money at auction.

Good spirits: The pair both smiled as they sat in the front seat of the car with the roof rolled back

Good spirits: The pair both smiled as they sat in the front seat of the car with the roof rolled back

The media star revealed she would also love to mix with other yummy mummies in the area if she has children in the future.

She previously admitted she would be more inclined to join baby groups in Knightsbridge, saying: ‘Going to the mother and toddler groups never interested me, unless it’s Knightsbridge, darling.’

Other options Gemma has considered include Surrey and Wales, as she recently told the Sun: ‘I’ve totally outgrown Essex. It’s toxic.’

‘I really like it in Surrey, Sam Faiers lives there. I do love Wales and I would consider living there.’

On the road: They could be seen driving off as they made their way to the next stop of their road trip

On the road: They could be seen driving off as they made their way to the next stop of their road trip

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