The tension between Gemma Collins and Sinitta, sparked on ITV’s I’m A Celebrity… South Africa, has intensified following a fiery clash in the camp. The two reality stars, who have had a rocky relationship since their time together in the jungle, are now airing their grievances on social media.
In the latest episode, viewers watched as the animosity between the two grew when Sinitta made a comment about Gemma’s brief stint in the role of Mama Morton in Chicago. Sinitta, 62, admitted she had doubted Gemma’s casting, saying, “When I heard you were going to do it, I thought it was a joke announcement.” She went on to add that Gemma had seemed more like a comedian after her stage mishap, which left viewers shocked at the bluntness of the remark.
Gemma, 45, responded with a defiant message to her followers on Instagram, sharing a clip of herself saying, “Anyone who ever doubted me, said I was never going to be anything… f*** you!” She captioned the post, “Never let people tell you you’re a joke. I’ve been through thousands of trials and tribulations to get where I am today.”
Gemma Collins appears to have thrown shade at her I’m At Celebrity rival Sinitta as their camp feud spirals out of control
The former TOWIE star, 45, took to her Instagram to throw shade at the 62-year-old after a pretty awkward moment between the pair aired on the ITV show on Thursday night
The post resonated with many of Gemma’s fans, who quickly showed their support in the comments, calling Sinitta’s remarks unkind. “What Sinitta said was unkind and hurtful!” wrote Jedward, while others praised Gemma for her resilience and strength.
The feud between the two women has only gotten more intense in recent days. Sinitta responded to the backlash on social media, explaining that she never meant to insult Gemma but was simply making an offhand comment about the announcement. She said, “I never called Gemma a joke. I just thought it was a joke announcement at the time. We actually bonded over Chicago.” Sinitta added that the show’s editing had left out key parts of their conversation, which she believed would have shown a more amicable exchange.
Despite Sinitta’s attempt to clarify her remarks, the rivalry between the two stars remains, with Gemma not shying away from sharing her feelings. “Gemma hasn’t spoken publicly about the feud and kept her silence – but following every single cast member online, except Sinitta, is a clear statement from the GC,” a source said.
As tensions rise, fans are left wondering how far the feud will go, especially after Gemma’s biting comment about Sinitta’s on-and-off relationship with Simon Cowell. In tonight’s episode, Gemma takes another swipe at Sinitta’s relationship with Simon, humorously remarking that Sinitta had to go through multiple assistants to get in touch with him.
With the drama showing no signs of stopping, viewers can expect more fiery exchanges between these two reality TV icons. Will the feud cool down, or will Gemma and Sinitta continue to go head-to-head as I’m A Celebrity unfolds? Only time will tell.
