EXCLUSIVE: Gemma Collins sparks engagement rumours as TOWIE star is spotted trying on WEDDING dresses (and BUYS one)… as on-off boyfriend James Argent continues rehab stint
Gemma Collins sparked engagement rumours after she was spotted trying on wedding dresses at a store in Essex – and left after purchasing a designer gown.
The TOWIE star, 39, whose boyfriend James Argent, 32, is completing treatment at rehab, was seen at boutique Bellissima Weddings on Wednesday where she modelled a £1,650 long sleeved dress from the shop’s plus size range.
Former Dancing On Ice contestant Gemma was wearing a veil and tiara with the floor-length frock before making her way home in a bright pink suit with one of the dresses.
But sadly for fans of the couple, a source claimed to MailOnline: ‘Gemma isn’t engaged – she’s still with James but he hasn’t proposed.
‘She was at the store with some of her team trying on dresses and having professional photographs taken.
‘Naturally Gemma loved every moment and had such a fun time getting wedding ready.
‘It’s thought that Gemma’s visit will feature on the second series of her reality show Diva Forever but she’s keen to keep details under wraps for now.’
The star, who’s celebrating her birthday today, has previously revealed she wants a lavish wedding and to get married at 5-star luxury hotel The Dorchester.
Speaking earlier this month, she said: ‘I’d like a big wedding.
‘I want to get married at The Dorchester hotel in London, then fly to Sicily for the honeymoon – but he’s got to buy the big yellow rock first.
‘Until I get a big £250k or half-a-million yellow diamond, I ain’t settling with anybody!’
Gemma, whose reality show Diva Forever returns this year for a second series, shared a selfie from her visit to the boutique and described the experience as ‘every girl’s dream.’
An insider close to Gemma confirmed to MailOnline that she is still in a relationship with her on-off boyfriend of seven years but he remains in Thailand at a rehab clinic.
James, also known as Arg, started treatment at the £20,000 a month facility in early January after being rushed to hospital for a second time following fears of an overdose.
In December paramedics attended to James at his Essex home where they found the star ‘disorientated’ – with Gemma ‘worried sick’ for the state of his health.
Friends and family including TV presenter Mark Wright, 33, helped to secure Arg a place at the specialist centre that provides professional care for those with addiction problems.
Prior to James’ admission at the rehab clinic, Gemma told her TOWIE co-stars that she’s waiting to settle down and start a family.
On the show’s Christmas special, she revealed: ‘I feel very happy. I am ready for the next step. That is all I am waiting for in my life.
‘I want to get engaged, I want to get married and I want to have a baby.’
Gemma, who will be spending her birthday today apart from James, has received multiple celebratory bouquets from friends, including from her ex and former co-star Charlie King.
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