Broody Gemma Collins kisses a baby as she joins Charlotte Dawson for Manchester salon launch

GEMMA Collins has made no secret of the fact that she'd like to become a mother - and her maternal side was on full display at a the launch of Re Peel Revolution in Manchester.

The 40-year-old, who was joined by reality star Charlotte Dawson, was spotted kissing Brian McFadden's newborn daughter.

Gemma, who has described herself as Brian's number one fan, looked like a natural as she posed for a series of photos cradling the baby girl.

Charlotte Dawson, who accompanied Gemma at the event, has also recently welcomed a new arrival.

The reality star, who is the daughter of legendary comedian Les Dawson, welcomed her first child, a boy named Noah, in February 2021.

In the midst of all the baby fever, Gemma looks to be ready to welcome one of her own.

The TOWIE icon is reportedly in talks with the BBC and other major channels to produce a documentary following her own fertility journey.

A TV insider revealed that Gemma is allegedly "on a mission" to become a Mum, despite fears that a diagnosis of poly-cystic ovary syndrome could make it more difficult for her to conceive naturally.

They added that Gemma wants "her fans to see her journey in case what she discovered would help someone watching."

However, the insider added that the star "isn't rushing into anything and talks are continuing."

And it won't be the first time that Gemma's opened up about her fertility battles on camera.

In 2017, Gemma revealed that she had a low egg count in an emotional episode of The Only Way Is Essex - but bravely vowed that she would do anything it takes to become a Mum.