Gemma Collins shares sweet birthday tribute to stepson Tristan with unseen family photos

GEMMA Collins has shared a sweet birthday tribute to her young stepson Tristan in a series of unseen snaps.

The former The Only Way Is Essex star took to her social media to gush over the youngster on his fifth birthday.

Gemma, 41, who became a step-mum to her fiance Rami Hawash's son after their rekindled their romance in 2021, shared a series of snaps to her Instagram fans.

Gushing over Tristan, she posted an adorable photo of him out in the garden playing with the flowers in the sun.

Tristan donned a pair of blue pyjamas for the snap, where his face remained covered to protect his privacy.

";The most magical gift, TRISTAN," the reality star penned in the caption. "HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my amazing, kind, beautiful caring, funny stepson.

"I love you so much you make my life happier beyond all the stars in the sky. I'm so lucky to have you in my life."

Gemma followed up with a series of snaps to her Instagram that have never been seen before by fans.

One showed Tristan's face more clearly as he tucked into a huge box of sweet treats, including pancakes and waffles.

Tristan was seen wearing a cute blue and white bomber jacket over the top of a striped polo top for the snap.

A second saw him smiling for the camera as he cuddled up to one of Gemma's nephews on a sunny summer holiday.

While a third saw Tristan standing amongst her family, including her parents, as they enjoyed a holiday together.

Others saw Tristan dressed up in designer clothes, brushing his teeth and cuddling up to other family members.

"I love you so much, you have been in my life since you were three, you make me so happy," Gemma added.

"Kane and Hayden love you so much, you're their little brother. They will always look after you and protect you.

"You are very loved by ll the Collins family. We will always be with you, guiding you, you're our own super star."

It comes after Gemma paid an emotional tribute to Tristan as they shared a special moment on holiday in Bethlehem.

The TV star visited Jerusalem with her fiance Rami and his young son and called it a "breathtaking and unreal" experience.

Gemma posed with Tristan in one of the town's archaeological sites in one snap.

She posted from the Holy Land on Instagram and said: "Such a beautiful moment shared with my stepson in Bethlehem

It comes after the TV star opened up about her spiritual awakening and was seen crying at the birthplace of Jesus.

"I am in the church in Bethlehem and I have got tears rolling down my face," she told fans as she wiped away tears.