Towie’s Gemma Collins hits back at haters for slamming her shoulder pad dress and refuses to ‘answer to anyone’ about her style choices
The reality star became the subject of online abuse when she wore the outfit – but insists she’s still in love with the dress
GEMMA Collins hits back at online trolls that mocked her for wearing a shoulder pad dress, telling her haters she doesn’t have to answer to anyone.
The Towie star, 37, became the subject of online abuse when she wore the outfit to an ITV party – but insists she’s still in love with the dress that sparked mass online attention.
In an exclusive interview, she said: “I am Gemma Collins. I don’t have to answer to anyone about my fashion choices.
“I loved that dress – I wanted to express myself that night and I did exactly that.
“I can take the mick out of myself so whatever anyone has got to say about me I still find it funny. I even loved the memes.
"You will absolutely see more of that in the future.
"If Céline Dion can rock it then why can't the GC?"
The reality star sent the internet into overdrive when she attended ITV's summer party wearing the eye-catching dress.
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Gemma also reveals she fancies Freddie Flintoff and would pursue a romance with the cricketer if he wasn’t already married.
She mistook her crush for Peter Crouch when they met at the summer bash, but says Freddie approached her for a chat first.
The star added: "I really fancy Freddy Flintoff.
"He said hello to me at that party. It’s a shame he’s married because he’s gorgeous."
Freddie was quick to tell his followers about the hilarious moment, posting a snap of Gemma clasping a hand over her mouth.
He captioned the image: "No, I'm not Peter Crouch, but lovely to meet you."