Gemma Collins is ‘asked for a photo by unlikely fan and former Prime Minister David Cameron before chatting politics at the Cheltenham Festival’

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Apparently, Gemma Collins received a surprising request at the Cheltenham Festival on Thursday: a photo with former Prime Minister David Cameron.

The 45-year-old former TOWIE star was reportedly pleased to be asked to meet with the individual, and the two were then seen discussing politics while seated in the VIP area.

Former Prime Minister David Cameron, 59, attended the races with his wife, Samantha, 54, and they both posed for a photo together. He served as PM from 2010 to 2016.

Gemma had a fantastic day, receiving interest from the Camerons and winning a total of £20,000, including a £5,000 payout from a single £500 bet.

She shared a post on Instagram saying she had a wonderful day with Ruth Cotter, Paddy Power, and David Cameron and his wife. They chatted about politics and their upcoming bets while enjoying the view from the Royal Box.

A source said: ‘Gemma was honoured that David asked her for a picture. 

She also told The Sun that they discussed politics and her admiration for Conservative MP Kemi Badenoch.

Daily Mail have contacted David Cameron and Gemma Collins’ reps for comment. 

Gemma caused everyone to burst out laughing when she excitedly shouted ‘I’m really rich!’ after winning £20,000 at a lunch, then added, ‘I’m taking home twenty thousand pounds!’

She won a large sum of money on the third day of the races, including £5,000 from a single £500 bet.

Oh my goodness, I was absolutely thrilled when my horse, Meetmebythesea, won the 2pm race! It was such a rush – especially considering he was a bit of an underdog at 9 to 1 odds. A real feel-good moment, honestly!

The former TOWIE star shared a video on Instagram at the end of the day, playfully fanning herself with a stack of cash while Britney Spears’ song “Work Bh” played in the background.

I had an amazing day! I feel so lucky, especially with the help from Paddy Power. My horse picks were spot on today – I really nailed it! ☘️☘️

Gemma made a grand entrance, arriving by helicopter alongside other celebrities. She caught everyone’s eye with her stylish outfit: a plaid coat featuring cozy brown fur on the sleeves and a silky headscarf.

She wore pink gloves and carried a large Mulberry Bayswater bag – and wore sunglasses, of course.

Gemma participated in the ‘I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!’ All Stars edition, which was filmed in South Africa last year, and described feeling like Lara Croft while completing the scary challenges.

After more than ten years of struggling with the fallout from a public on-set breakdown in Australia – and leaving the show just three days later due to her anxieties – she feels she’s finally overcome those challenges and proven her capabilities.

Gemma discussed her desire to put her 2014 appearance on ‘I’m a Celebrity’ behind her – the one that made her famous online. At the launch of the ‘All Stars’ series on Monday, she explained, ‘Things didn’t go as planned for me last time.’

Being asked to revisit this felt like a lifelong burden. I realized with age that I needed to face it, to return to that difficult place, before it was too late. It was something I’d always regretted, and doing it now felt like making things right – a true redemption.

Honestly, when I went on the show pretending to be Gemma Collins, it was tough. The public persona, ‘The GC,’ is all about confidence and having fun, but underneath it all, I felt really vulnerable because my previous appearance had been such a failure.

You know, I’ve talked to Gemma about her experience on ‘Ant and Dec’s’ show, and she was really surprised! Even though she knew generally what the trials would be like, she told me they were actually much tougher this time around compared to her first appearance. It really threw her for a loop!

She nearly gave up before her flight, and confessed she wouldn’t have gone through with it if it weren’t for her makeup artist’s support.

I was told I was going to a fancy cocktail party, so I dressed up in a full silk gown. But when I got there, it wasn’t what I expected at all. The producers told me it would be a relaxed get-together with drinks, a sort of welcome event, but it wasn’t like that at all.

‘It’s so surreal. Nothing can prepare you for what comes next. It was so much tougher than before.

I was incredibly nervous and scared. I was so overwhelmed at Heathrow airport that my makeup artist actually had to give me a light slap to snap me out of it, because I told her I didn’t think I could do it. Despite being terrified, I managed to take a deep breath and face the situation with confidence.

Gemma anticipated that the difficult parts of the experience – the altitude, insects, demanding tasks, and basic living conditions – would be the hardest to handle. However, she found it surprisingly challenging to be without her two dishwashers.

The only real problem I had was all the dishes. I was on camp duty with Adam Thomas, and it was a huge camp – honestly, I have two dishwashers at home, so it was a lot!

Being at camp was a truly humbling experience. It forced me to reconnect with what’s simple and pushed me beyond my limits. I faced incredibly difficult challenges there, and I carried the pain of those struggles with me long after I left.

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2026-03-15 00:19