Gemma Collins looks sombre during outing as ex James Argent performs at a fan’s birthday bash

Gemma Collins looked sombre as she stepped out for a stroll in Essex, after her explosive split from James ‘Arg’ Argent last week.

The reality star, 39, put on a stylish display during her outing on Monday, as her ex performed animatedly at a birthday party that day.

Looking summer ready in a chic white dress, Gemma’s ensemble showed off her slimmer figure as she continues to lose weight in lockdown after shedding three stone by working out regularly. 

Stepping out: Gemma Collins looked sombre during outing in a white summer dress on Monday, after her explosive split from James Argent

Gemma completed her look by stepping out in a pair of red sandals, while she kept her personal items in a white handbag.

The former TOWIE star’s golden tresses were brushed into a sleek, straight style and she used a light palette of make-up for the occasion.

Getting in her daily exercise, Gemma was seen stocking up on some essentials at a store before continuing her walk.  

Chic: Looking summer ready in a chic white dress, Gemma's ensemble showed off her slimmer figure as she continues to lose weight in lockdown

Chic: Looking summer ready in a chic white dress, Gemma’s ensemble showed off her slimmer figure as she continues to lose weight in lockdown

Comfy: Gemma completed her look by stepping out in a pair of red sandals, while she kept her personal items in a white handbag

Stroll: Gemma made sure to get in her daily exercise during lockdown

Comfy: Gemma completed her look by stepping out in a pair of red sandals, while she kept her personal items in a white handbag

Purchases: Getting in her daily exercise, Gemma was seen stocking up on some essentials at a store before continuing her walk

Purchases: Getting in her daily exercise, Gemma was seen stocking up on some essentials at a store before continuing her walk

Stylish: The former TOWIE star's golden tresses were brushed into a sleek, straight style and she used a light palette of make-up for the occasion

Hydrated: Gemma also bought herself a drink during her outing

Stylish: The former TOWIE star’s golden tresses were brushed into a sleek, straight style and she used a light palette of make-up for the occasion

Meanwhile, Arg performed at a 70th birthday party for one of his fans in Essex and took to Instagram to share a video of the event.

The TOWIE star appeared to be in good spirits as he sang with his band at the garden party, and danced alongside the guests.

At one point, James burst out laughing as the woman whose birthday it was had fallen off her chair after being lifted up in the air by her loved ones.

Performance: On the same day, Arg shared videos from a 70th birthday party in Essex which he was performing at with his band

Enjoying himself: The TOWIE star appeared to be in good spirits as he sang with his band at the garden party, and danced alongside the guests

'This nearly ended in tears': At one point, James burst out laughing as the woman whose birthday it was had fallen off her chair after being lifted up in the air by her loved ones

Oops: The woman whose birthday it was was caught by her family as she fell off the chair

‘This nearly ended in tears’: At one point, James burst out laughing as the woman whose birthday it was had fallen off her chair after being lifted up in the air by her loved ones

Promotion: Arg showed off the partygoers on his Instagram as he sang for them

Promotion: Arg showed off the partygoers on his Instagram as he sang for them

It comes after Gemma took to Instagram on Saturday to reveal that she’s feeling a ‘little overwhelmed’ by everything at the moment. 

The reality star looked her usual glamorous self as she put on a brave face and posed up a storm to promote a floral top from her own clothing collection.  

However despite the happy appearances, Gemma admitted things have been a bit much of recent and told her followers to ‘take it easy’. 

New role: Gemma appeared in Wizz Air's ad promoting British travellers to head abroad now lockdown rules have loosened

New role: Gemma appeared in Wizz Air’s ad promoting British travellers to head abroad now lockdown rules have loosened

Stunning: Gemma looked striking in a colourful floral dress for the advert

Stunning: Gemma looked striking in a colourful floral dress for the advert

Fly now! Gemma recently announced her new job as the face of Wizz Air - which she reportedly signed a six figure deal for

Fly now! Gemma recently announced her new job as the face of Wizz Air – which she reportedly signed a six figure deal for

Carrying on: Gemma told her followers she's feeling a 'little overwhelmed' in an Instagram post on Saturday

Carrying on: Gemma told her followers she’s feeling a ‘little overwhelmed’ in an Instagram post on Saturday  

Positive: Gemma said things had got a 'little overwhelming' recently and told her fans to make sure they 'take it easy' in her post

Positive: Gemma said things had got a ‘little overwhelming’ recently and told her fans to make sure they ‘take it easy’ in her post

She wrote: ‘Just to say have a BEAUTIFUL HAPPY FULFILLED WEEKEND ITS all a little overwhelming atm getting back to normal isn’t it !!! Just take it easy !!! love GC x’

While her career may be flying high, the same couldn’t be said for her love life after having recently endured a painful split from James Argent. 

On Tuesday she announced her split by posting break up texts on her Instagram account in which James called her a ‘hippo’ and a ‘fat f**k.’ 

Over: The reality star and her ex beau (pictured in 2018) called it quits after Gemma shared explosive messages in which James, 32, called her a 'hippo' and a 'fat f**k'... she has since apologised for posting the texts

Over: The reality star and her ex beau (pictured in 2018) called it quits after Gemma shared explosive messages in which James, 32, called her a ‘hippo’ and a ‘fat f**k’… she has since apologised for posting the texts

Gemma has since apologised for releasing explosive text messages he had sent her, while friends have urged James, 32, to ‘sort his life out’.

In a screenshot obtained by MailOnline, the Diva On Lockdown star contacted her fellow reality star in the early hours of the morning.

She wrote: ‘I am sorry about putting the messages up, I was just so hurt you suggested an open relationship, it didn’t look like a joke when you typed it. 

'I am sorry about that': Gemma has since apologised for releasing explosive text messages James had sent her in an exclusive screenshot obtained by MailOnline

‘I am sorry about that’: Gemma has since apologised for releasing explosive text messages James had sent her in an exclusive screenshot obtained by MailOnline 

‘I was so upset but I shouldn’t have put the messages up, that was anger on my part which was wrong. I am so sorry about that x.’ (sic)

The GC had originally posted the fierce row that led to her breaking up with her on-off beau on social media.   

In the texts, the musician called his partner a ‘hippo’ and a ‘fat f**k’, after she suggested that he had bought another woman dinner and not her.’ 

The series of texts began with Gemma saying: ‘What man pays for another woman!!!’, while Arg responded by saying: ‘Insensitive.’ 

Work it: The GC looked fabulous as she modelled some floral shirts from her collection

Poser: Gemma showed off some sass in one snap

Work it: The GC has been putting on a brave face throughout the week for her fans and looked fabulous as she modelled some floral shirts from her collection

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