18 July 2020

The Only Way Is Essex star Gemma Collins unveiled as new face of budget airline Wizz Air

The Only Way Is Essex star Gemma Collins has been unveiled as the new face of budget airline Wizz Air.

The 39 year-old, who has made a name for herself since first appearing on the reality show nine years ago, broke the news on her Instagram page.

Collins rose to fame as one of the stars of The Only Way Is Essex (PA)

She said: "This is the GC here !! Welcome on board BABY !! LETS GO !!!

"Don’t forget your masks and who wants Prosecco ! There’s only one way to travel !!! WIZZ AIR ✈️ ENJOY ✈️????@wizzair."

According to The Sun, the deal Collins has agreed with Wizz Air will see her receive a six-figure sum.

An insider said: "Gemma loves going abroad so when Wizz Air approached her team it was a no-brainer. Plus the planes are pink — her favourite colour.

"Gemma is a hugely recognisable face and she loves a good holiday, so the company said she was the ideal person to front the campaign.

"And she isn’t afraid to laugh at herself, so they’ve discussed doing some silly cabin crew announcements with plenty of jokes."

Earlier this week it emerged she had broken up with long-term boyfriend and TOWIE co-star James Argent.

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