She recently admitted to enduring an ‘incredibly difficult summer’ as she supports boyfriend James Argent in rehab.
But Gemma Collins seemed to be in good spirits as she stepped out with her best pal, Bobby Norris, during TOWIE filming in Essex on Tuesday.
The 37-year-old meme sensation beamed as she left her clothing boutique in Brentwood in a snake-print kimono and mules.
Good spirits: Gemma Collins flashed a defiant smile as she stepped out with best pal Bobby Norris during TOWIE filming
The former Celebrity Big Brother star and self-confessed diva completed her look with a pair of oversized black sunnies.
She carried a printed dress in her hands and flashed a defiant grin as she walked along with Bobby.
Norris mirrored her causal style, donning a white tracksuit teamed with black and white trainers.
Gemma’s outing comes after sources claimed she and on/off boyfriend James were seen ‘shouting’ at each other on their flight home from Marbella.
Chic: The 37-year-old meme sensation beamed as she left her clothing boutique in Brentwood in a snake-print kimono and mules
Turning heads: The former Celebrity Big Brother star and self-confessed diva completed her look with a pair of oversized black sunnies
Retail therapy: She carried a printed dress in her hands and flashed a defiant grin as she walked along with Bobby
Arg, 30, reportedly complained about Gemma making plans for when they returned to the UK.
‘Arg and Gemma weren’t very relaxed. In fact, they were arguing about the fact she wanted to get her nails done when they landed and he wanted to go home,’ a source told The Sun.
‘They were really shouting and everyone was staring at them.’
MailOnline has contacted representatives for Gemma and James for comment.
Gemma recently spoke about her ‘incredibly difficult summer’ as she supports James in rehab.
Rumour has it: Gemma’s outing comes after sources claimed she and on/off boyfriend James were seen ‘shouting’ at each other on their flight home from Marbella
Hmm: ‘Arg and Gemma weren’t very relaxed. In fact, they were arguing about the fact she wanted to get her nails done when they landed and he wanted to go home,’ a source told The Sun
Speaking ahead of the launch of her first solo reality show, Diva Espana, the GC admitted she had gone through turbulent times following her split from Arg but that she was determined to support him.
She said: ‘It was incredibly raw, yes, it’s been an incredibly difficult summer. But, that said, you know, we’re back now in Essex and Arg is receiving help and you know, as long as he’s doing well, that’s great for him and for us.’
Arg revealed he has returned to rehab following his split from Gemma in a brave bid to tackle his demons.
In a statement released to MailOnline, Arg said: ‘It’s not been an easy time but I’m happy to be back in a programme that gives me the ongoing support I need.
Claims: ‘They were really shouting and everyone was staring at them,’ the insider added
Ongoing support: Arg revealed he has returned to rehab following his split from Gemma in a brave bid to tackle his demons (pictured, TOWIE newcomer Saffron Drewit-Barlow)
‘I’m thankful for the incredible support I have received from my family, close friends and colleagues.’
The Sun reported: ‘He has been living under a dark cloud’ and has decided it’s time to ‘focus on his health’.
The site reports that Gemmaand James are now back together after leaving fans guessing about the status of their relationship.
They split in July after a series of rows but got back together this month after being pictured out and about together.
James’ issues were said to have put a huge strain on their relationship before he sought help.
Keeping it casual: Bobby looked laidback for filming, donning a white tracksuit teamed with black and white trainers