After more than a decade marked by heartbreak, private grief and moments she once feared would define her forever, Gemma Collins has finally shared the news her fans have been holding their breath for.
The former The Only Way Is Essex star, 44, has confirmed that 2026 will be the year she becomes both a mother and a wife, revealing that she and fiancé Rami Hawash are expecting a baby and preparing to marry.
A New Year Announcement That Stopped Fans in Their Tracks
Welcoming the New Year in unmistakable GC style, Gemma marked the moment from London hotspot The Ned, raising what she called her “final glass of champagne” before stepping into motherhood.
Sharing glamorous snaps with close friends — including DJ Fat Tony — Gemma wrote words that instantly sent shockwaves through social media:
“The most fantastic NYE with our faves — it was the final drink of champagne as I have a wedding to plan!!
YES I’m getting married this year and YES I’m having a baby.”
Within minutes, fans flooded the comments — stunned, emotional and overjoyed in equal measure.
💔 From Loss to Long-Held Hope
Gemma has never hidden the painful reality behind her journey to motherhood.
She has previously spoken openly about three devastating miscarriages, including her first loss in 2012 — a traumatic experience she later revealed she didn’t fully understand at the time, describing how the baby “died in front of her” after giving birth at home.
Two further pregnancies were lost during the Covid pandemic in 2020, one during her relationship with James Argent — moments that left her questioning whether motherhood would ever be possible.
Medically, Gemma has shared her battles with PCOS and low AMH levels, meaning her egg reserve was limited. She has also spoken about being advised to terminate a pregnancy involving an intersex baby — a decision she described as emotionally shattering.
At her lowest, she even considered surrogacy and fostering, inspired by the fact her own mother was fostered as a child.
👨👩👦 A Family Already in the Making
Gemma is already stepmum to Rami’s seven-year-old son, Tristan, and those close to her say becoming a mother has always been her deepest, most personal dream.
After getting engaged in 2024, the couple are now planning not one, but three weddings:
– A main UK ceremony
– A destination wedding abroad
– And an intimate celebration for close family and friends
And in true Gemma Collins fashion?
Yes — multiple wedding dresses are already on the list.
🌟 Health Battles Behind the Glow
Behind the joyful announcement lies another quiet struggle. Over the past year, Gemma revealed she began micro-dosing Mounjaro after suffering a gallbladder attack in August following dramatic weight loss — dropping from a size 26 to a size 20 and losing more than three stone.
She temporarily paused the jab after collapsing from the attack, later restarting at a lower dose to manage side effects — calling the transformation “life-changing”, but insisting she’s not chasing unrealistic ideals.
“I’m never going to be stick thin — and I don’t want to be,” she said.
“It’s about being healthier.”
💫 “Everything Is Finally Falling Into Place”
For Gemma Collins, 2026 represents something she once believed might never come.
A baby.
A wedding.
And the family she has dreamed of for over ten years.
For a woman who has always lived with her heart on full display, this New Year wasn’t just another celebration.
It was a turning point.
A promise fulfilled.
And, for many watching, nothing short of a miracle.
Source: Adapted from Daily Mail
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