Gemma Collins has made a dramatic exit from I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! – but instead of disappointment, she’s leaving with a fierce sense of victory and a brand-new attitude.
The reality star proudly declared herself “G.I. Jane” as she walked out of camp, insisting this time around was nothing like her infamous 2014 stint. Back then, she lasted just three days. Now? Nine days – a personal triumph she’s calling her ultimate redemption.
Speaking after her exit, Gemma didn’t hold back as she reflected on her journey. She said all good things have to come to an end, but described the experience as “so amazing” and something she was grateful to relive. She admitted she was proud of herself for pushing through every challenge and refusing to back down, adding that she “didn’t say no to anything” this time.
A feud… then an unexpected twist
One of the biggest talking points during her time in camp was her rocky dynamic with David Haye. The pair clashed early on, sparking whispers of a full-blown feud.
But in a surprising twist, Gemma revealed things weren’t as bitter as they seemed. She admitted they had “a beef at first,” but said David ultimately “saved” her in the end. In fact, it was David who chose Gemma to leave the camp alongside him – a move that stunned viewers.
Gemma explained she could sense the others wanted to stay more, so she made peace with stepping away, saying she felt like she had already achieved what she came for.
Luxury queen brought back down to earth
Away from the drama, jungle life proved to be a serious reality check for the self-confessed diva.
Gemma joked that she had never washed up so much in her life, revealing that back home she enjoys two dishwashers and a cleaner who comes three times a week. The contrast couldn’t have been sharper.
She openly admitted how much she missed her creature comforts – from soaking in a bath to applying her nightly lotions and potions. Even something as simple as stepping onto soft carpet in the morning became a luxury she longed for.
And then there was water. After days in the harsh conditions, Gemma said she had developed a whole new appreciation for it.
“I thought they were trying to kill me!”
Gemma didn’t shy away from the brutal trials either – even if she joked producers might have had it in for her.
She recalled walking into what she thought would be a relaxing moment, only to be thrown into a challenge, describing it as a “do or die” situation. One of her most shocking moments came when she ate pigs’ testicles, something she said helped prove she was a “game player” this time around.
From creepy crawlies on a haunted train to facing crocodiles underwater, Gemma tackled it all head-on – a far cry from the star who once quit early.
“I’ve already won”
Despite being voted out, Gemma insists she’s walking away a winner.
She said she got the opportunity to return, completed the trials, and proved something to herself. For her, that was enough. As she left camp, she boldly declared she’d be going back as “G.I. Jane” – stronger, tougher, and completely transformed.
