Gemma Collins and Sinitta are no strangers to drama, and their ongoing feud on the current series of I’m A Celebrity… South Africa is only intensifying. The two celebrities, who joined the show as part of the Main Camp, have been at odds since their first meeting, and the tension between them reached new heights after a particularly awkward exchange aired last week.
The spark for the feud came when the two women finally united in the Main Camp after the Savannah Scrub camp merged with the Main Camp. Sinitta, 62, couldn’t hold back her opinion when she questioned Gemma, 45, about her role in the West End musical Chicago. Sinitta’s comment, which she later clarified as being a joke, was that Gemma’s casting as Mama Morton was laughable.
In a candid moment on the show, Sinitta had said, “When I heard you were going to do Chicago, I thought it was a joke. You were supposed to follow me as Mama Morton, but I just couldn’t see it.” Gemma was visibly taken aback by the remark, and the tension between them continued to simmer.
The Social Media War: Gemma Hits Back
As expected, Gemma didn’t take the comment lying down. The TOWIE star took to her Instagram to share her side of the story. In a scathing post, she posted an old video of herself stating, “Anyone who ever doubted me, said I was never going to be anything… f*** you!” She captioned the post, “Never let people tell you you’re a joke. I’ve been through thousands of trials and tribulations to get where I am today.”
Gemma also subtly made her feelings known by following all of her I’m A Celebrity co-stars on Instagram—except for Sinitta. The slight hasn’t gone unnoticed, with fans taking to social media to comment on the silent but very telling move. A source close to Gemma confirmed to The Sun that the two women are far from reconciling, with Gemma “still not speaking to Sinitta” after the heated exchange.
Sinitta Responds: The Feud Isn’t Over
The former pop star, best known for her hit songs So Macho and Toy Boy, has not backed down. She took to Instagram to clarify her comments, explaining that she didn’t call Gemma a joke, but instead thought the announcement of Gemma joining Chicago was a “joke” at the time. Sinitta explained that she had no idea Gemma could sing and dance, and the rumors circulating around Theatreland at the time made her doubt the casting.
“I never meant to be rude or hurtful to Gemma,” Sinitta said in a lengthy post. “When I said I thought the announcement was a joke, I was just referring to the fact that I didn’t know Gemma had any musical skills. I had nothing but love for her, and we bonded over the Chicago production. But the way they edited it made it look like I was attacking her. I never did that. It was a friendly conversation, and I get that people love Gemma, but we need to stop the hate.”
Sinitta also threw shade at the show’s editing process, suggesting that I’m A Celebrity… had manipulated the footage to make her look like the villain in the feud. “You’re all being nasty to me because of how they edited things,” Sinitta stated. “The conversation was lighthearted, and I was being supportive. I just didn’t know about Gemma’s dancing and singing background, and that was the real joke—just a misunderstanding.”
The Backlash Continues: A Public Spat in the Camp
The drama didn’t end there. In Friday’s episode of I’m A Celebrity… South Africa, Gemma Collins took another swipe at Sinitta during a group discussion about phones and Simon Cowell. Gemma, who had previously mocked Sinitta’s on-and-off relationship with Simon Cowell, joked, “Sinitta tries to call him and she’s got to go through two PAs, housekeepers, just to get a message to him.”
Sinitta, who had dated Cowell for decades, responded calmly, “And then he calls me back when he fancies it.” But Gemma wasn’t done yet, calling out the prolonged relationship between Sinitta and Simon, saying, “She was in an on-and-off relationship with him for 40 years, and when Sinitta rings him, he replies, ‘I’ll call you tomorrow.’ If someone did that to me, they’d be blocked, scrubbed off the Christmas card list. I ain’t waiting around for no man to call me back.”
Sinitta didn’t seem too fazed by Gemma’s remarks, but the comments continued to fuel the fire of their already tense dynamic. Fellow campmate Sir Mo Farah was left stunned by the exchange, further highlighting the ongoing animosity between the two women.
The Fans Weigh In: Team Gemma or Team Sinitta?
Since the fallout, fans have been divided. Some believe that Gemma’s reaction is justified and see her as a strong woman standing up for herself, while others side with Sinitta, feeling that she was unfairly portrayed as the antagonist.
The drama has certainly added a new layer of excitement to the latest season of I’m A Celebrity… South Africa, with viewers eagerly watching to see if the two women will ever make amends—or if their feud will escalate further.
The feud also adds to the list of public spats that have emerged on reality TV shows, and this latest drama has been nothing short of captivating. It remains to be seen if the two women will be able to bury the hatchet or if their rivalry will continue to play out in front of the cameras.
For now, it’s clear that Gemma Collins and Sinitta’s I’m A Celebrity feud is far from over—and it’s certainly one to watch as the show unfolds. Stay tuned for more updates on their ongoing drama.
Gemma Collins and Sinitta’s I’m A Celeb Feud: What’s Next?
As tensions continue to simmer in the I’m A Celebrity camp, fans are left wondering what the future holds for Gemma Collins and Sinitta. With Gemma making it clear that she’s done with Sinitta, and Sinitta standing her ground, it looks like their feud could continue long after the show wraps.
