She’s been working tirelessly to find Gemma Collins her knight in shining armour on the current season of Celebs Go Dating.
Yet it seems Gemma has paid no attention to dating guru Lady Nadia Essex and fled back into the arms of her jailbird ex Stephen Mortimer.
According to reports, Gemma is said to have enjoyed a pre-Valentine’s Day getaway with Stephen Mortimer, sparking speculation that the pair have reunited; and this has not sat well with Nadia, a source has told MailOnline.
‘She said she hated him! It’s a massive blow!’ Dating guru Lady Nadia Essex is reportedly ‘fuming’ about Gemma Collins’ reunion with her jailbird ex… after trying to find her a new man
They said: ‘Nadia was fuming to see Gemma with her jailbird ex over Valentine’s. Especially when her client Laurence [from Celebs Go Dating] bought her flowers and a heart shaped balloon which she posted online, indicating things were going well between them.’
Having believed that Gemma had taken heed of Nadia’s sage wisdom, the 36-year-old romance expert seems to have been irked by this apparent step backwards.
‘This is a massive blow!’ the source continued. ‘Gemma promised “a wedding at the end of this [season of Celebs Go Dating] and no-one expected it could be to her ex who she said she hated!’
On the E4 dating series – which is now in its fourth season – Nadia and matchmaking colleague Eden Blackman – take lovelorn celebrities under their wing and attempt to match them with their perfect partners.
On again/off again? It seems Gemma has paid no attention to dating guru Nadia and fled back into the arms of her jailbird ex Stephen Mortimer
Not amused? Having believed that Gemma had taken heed of Nadia’s sage wisdom, the 36-year-old romance expert seems to have been irked by this apparent step backwards
On the current roster is the likes of Sam Thompson, Tallia Storm, Jonathan Lipnicki and Ollie Locke.
The latter joined Nadia at her Nailing Mental Health Valentine’s Ball on Valentine’s Night, in aid of Staunton’s mental health charity, at Ranelagh Gardens in London.
Celebrity guests including Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash joined the vivacious blonde, who looked sensational in a figure-hugging black and white gown.
Nadia proved to be the ideal hostess for the evening, given her track-record in the dating world – a skill that landed her the role on Clebs Go Dating in 2016.
Hostess with the most-ess: Nadia held a Nailing Mental Health Valentine’s Ball on Valentine’s Night, in aid of Staunton’s mental health charity, at Ranelagh Gardens in London
Hard to get? Viewers at home have been left in stitches after the feisty television star has walked out on two separate dates following their frosty start
Yet Gemma – who is notorious for declaring she wants to find a husband and have a baby – has not been an easy customer, already storming away from certain dates that have failed to immediately impress her.
Viewers at home have been left in stitches after the feisty television star has walked out on two separate dates following their frosty start.
Gemma was spotted with ex Stephen at the lavish Down Hall in Hertfordshire earlier this week.
According to The Sun Online, the TOWIE star was seen cosying up to her former flame while they enquired about champagne spa packages at the lavish hotel’s reception desk.
Queen of romance: Celebrity guests including Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Ollie Locke joined the vivacious blonde, who looked sensational in a figure-hugging black and white gown
Top night: Busty Gemma wowed in a daringly low-cut lace gown on night out, in Essex after she ‘enjoyed a getaway with her ex jailbird beau Stephen Mortimer’
A source told the publication: ‘Gemma and Stephen were at the reception desk at Down Hall – they had their arms around each other and they were touching each other – being really affectionate.
‘There was a bottle of champagne on the desk and they were enquiring about a spa day. She had a red balloon too. They’re 100 per cent together from what I saw.’
Yet she confused fans further on Friday night when she uploaded a shot of herself in bed declaring she is indeed single.
Seen cosying up to friend Harry Derbridge, she captioned the shot: ‘Friday night cuddles with my @mrharryderbidge just a single girl with all the gays. Perfect Friday night. Cuddles with ya bestie always the ONE people you can trust around you.’ (sic)
Confusing? Gemma baffled fans further on Friday night when she uploaded a shot of herself in bed declaring she is indeed single
Glamorous: Gemma split shortly with Stephen before he was jailed in October 2016 for stealing jewellery in a home raid
The GC was spotted partying with her ex Stephen in Canterbury, Kent following his release from prison in October but later lashed out at claims she has reunited with him.
The ITVBe star, who has been candid about being unlucky-in-love, headed out on a string of dates with her ex since his release from prison for burglary yet lashed out at reports as she insisted she is ‘100% single and happy’.
Taking to Instagram, in true Gemma style, the beloved reality favourite shared a post reading ‘Keep Calm, I’m Single And Fabulous’ alongside the note in which she hit out at ‘sick people’ around her.
Gemma was faced with claims she officially rekindled her relationship with her former flame following her appearance at the BBC Radio 1 Teen Awards at the end of last year.
A source said: ‘Gemma is taking things slowly with Stephen. She has forgiven him for hurting her and they are hoping for a fresh start. They have a lot of fun together, a strong connection, and she really enjoys his company and he makes her laugh.’
Hitting back: The ITVBe star, who has been candid about being unlucky-in-love, headed out on a string of dates with her ex since his release from prison for burglary yet lashed out at reports as she insisted she is ‘100% single and happy’
Reunion? Stephen, who spent two years inside for grievous bodily harm (GBH), handed himself in to police after he breached licence terms while Gemma was in the CBB house
Despite the claims, she took to social media to hit back as she penned in a note: ‘Sorry guys don’t wana lower myself but there’s people out there desperate for a £1! Sadly trying to sell story’s on me…
‘I am 100% single and not linked to any person at all sadly when people are desperate for money they will do anything for 5 mins of fame sadly it does really upset me maybe this is what they want but please stop hurting me…
‘Leave me alone just let me be happy honestly to make money from me when all I been is a good person when they continually cheat on me set stuff up is just sick go away let me be happy please don’t give these people anymore coverage as they get a kick out of it… sick people riding on my vibe.’ (sic)
Find me a man! Gemma has been trying to find a husband on Celebs Go Dating
Gemma split shortly with him before he was jailed in October 2016 for stealing jewellery in a home raid.
The bubbly blonde famously dated Stephen before her stint on Celebrity Big Brother in January 2016 but he went back to to prison for 28 days while she was in the house.
Stephen, who spent two years inside for grievous bodily harm (GBH), handed himself in to police after he breached licence terms while Gemma was in the CBB house.
It had been stated he must reside at his sister’s home but he had recently moved into Gemma’s lavish abode in Brentwood, Essex.