Gemma Collins put on a confident display as she strutted out of The Dorchester in London on Friday night.
The former TOWIE star, 42, who this week hit out at fat-shamers, turned heads in a silk gold jumpsuit and Gucci cardigan as she headed to the Fortnum and Mason launch.
Here, Gemma was reunited with her friends John and Edward Grimes – known best as X Factor’s Jedward.
The trio have remained friends since starring in Celebrity Big Brother back in 2016 and couldn’t resist larking around for the cameras as they left the bash.
Gemma was dressed head to toe in designer as she accessorised her silk jumpsuit with a teal Chanel handbag and Valentino sliders.
Walk this way: Gemma Collins put on a confident display as she strutted out of The Dorchester in London on Friday night
Back together: Gemma was reunited with her friends John and Edward Grimes – known best as X Factor’s Jedward
Gemma had headed to London with her mother Joan, where they went for lunch at The Dorchester before hitting Fortnum and Mason for their Christmas lunch and Selfridges.
It appeared to have been a successful trip as Gemma emerged with a shopping bag.
Taking to Instagram, Gemma wrote: ‘I take it back! London was actually getting Christmas on !!!! and thank you to @jepicpics for making my mum’s day also to all the staff @fortnums who I think is the best store in London for service and product and the team are INCREDIBLE always treat us so well.’
The GC, who recently met King Charles and Queen Camilla at a charity event The Animal Ball in London, took to Instagram this week to reflect on her career highlights.
Gemma said she hopes her past would help others who have experienced negativity.
She wrote: ‘YOU are a split second away from always changing the direction of your life. I hope this video inspires you.
‘A girl from Romford who was invited to meet the KING and QUEEN make all your dreams come true daily we have one life!!! Enjoy it and go for it.
‘AND to all the people along the way who told me NO …..spoke rubbish about me…..said unkind things…brands who said I was too fat…
Designer: Gemma was dressed head to toe in designer as she accessorised her silk jumpsuit with a teal Chanel handbag and Valentino sliders
Playful: The trio have remained friends since starring in Celebrity Big Brother back in 2016 and couldn’t resist larking around for the cameras as they left the bash
All eyes on her: The former TOWIE star, 42, who this week hit out at fat-shamers, turned heads in a silk gold jumpsuit and Gucci cardigan as she headed to the Fortnum and Mason launch
Feeling festive: Gemma was joined by a whole host of pals for the Christmas launch at Fortnum & Mason
Shop till you drop! It appeared to have been a successful trip as Gemma emerged with a shopping bag
Girls’ day out: She appeared in great spirits
Fun day: Gemma looked ready to hit the capital after grabbing a taxi
Shop till you drop: Gemma had headed to London with her mother Joan, where they went for lunch at The Dorchester before hitting Fortnum and Mason and Selfridges
‘Talent agencies who said you need to loose weight we don’t want you on our books or websites people who gossip about me or run me down or abuse me on socials …. THANK YOU.
‘Because I always followed my own path and all the NOs made me stronger …. I don’t see the KING or QUEEN inviting you….
‘My point is the worst anyone is going to say is NO yes it can knock your self esteem or confidence for a split second but remember who you are inside and your dream!!! And it shall always overcome.’