Gemma Collins rushed for emergency surgery just days before she starts rehearsals for Chicago role

GEMMA Collins has revealed she was rushed for emergency surgery just days before she starts rehearsals for Chicago.

The 41-year-old revealed this week that she's landed the role of Mama Morton in the musical and will take to the stage for the first time in May.

But former Towie star Gemma took to Instagram today to tell fans she underwent treatment for her wisdom teeth after suffering with "so much pain".

Posting a clip of her surgeon, Gemma said: "Guys, this man is God for me today. I have been in so much pain. As you know I'm going on tour next week... my life never runs smoothly, there's always a drama.

"I had to have my wisdom tooth out. It was painless, it was effortless and he put me at ease."

Gemma then gave her followers a gruesome close up of her bloody tooth.

Before Chicago rehearsals kick off Gemma will take to the stage for her very own show next week.

The GC's Big Night Out tour kicks off in Manchester and she'll travel across the country with the show, finishing in Newcastle on 14 April.

Announcing her exciting Chicago news earlier this week, Gemma wrote: "It’s official! I’m gonna be joining @chicagoonstage playing Matron ‘Mama’ Morton from Tues 31st May 2022!"

The Sun revealed the news earlier this month and told how former Towie star Gemma will take over from Sinitta.

A source at the time said: “Gemma has been in secret talks about playing Mama Morton for some time and is very excited about the opportunity.

“She has not signed anything yet as there are still issues to be ironed out with the agreement. But all being well, she will sign in the coming days.”

Gemma, who shot to fame on the ITV2 reality show in 2011, has gone on to become a household name courtesy of a host of TV appearances.

The GC revealed her former Celebrity Big Brother housemate Darren Day - who she said her infamous catchprase "I'm claustrophobic Darren" to - helped her land the part in Chicago.

She said: "Thank you to everyone who has helped me on this journey.

"@staceyhaynes, Tim Reed, the lovely singing teacher Ian, David, Mark... all of you believed in me.

"Mother dearest and Sid, also claustrophobic Darren for encouraging me all the way."