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  "publishedAt": "2026-06-09T19:51:07.000Z",
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  "textContent": "\n\n\nGemma Collins has disclosed that her 70-year-old mother Joan has been rushed to hospital after contracting pneumonia for the second time in six months.\n\nThe 45-year-old reality television personality shared the worrying update with her followers on Instagram Stories on Monday, revealing that she had been unable to sleep due to concerns about her mother's health.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nDespite her anxiety, the former The Only Way Is Essex star confirmed that Joan is recovering well.\n\n\"Sending my mummy so much love she has caught Pneumonia but she is doing well thank you to all the wonderful nurses and doctors for looking after her,\" Gemma wrote alongside a photograph of Joan in her hospital bed.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nTRENDING\n\nStories\n\nVideos\n\nYour Say\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n\"Joan's previous hospitalisation with pneumonia came in December 2025, when she spent five weeks receiving treatment at Broomfield Hospital in Chelmsford before making a full recovery.\n\nThe latest diagnosis marks the third time she has battled the condition, having first been admitted to hospital with pneumonia in March 2020.\n\nIn a follow-up Instagram story, the reality star reflected on her visit to see her mother.\n\n\"Was lovely to have a laugh with her today, no day is ever promised couldn't sleep last night at all with worry,\" she wrote.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nShe also added the affectionate message: \"Still looking, glam mummy.\"\n\nThe former I'm A Celebrity contestant later shared footage from a previous shopping trip with Joan, expressing her hope they would soon be reunited for more retail outings.\n\n\"Please God we will be back together soon shopping,\" Gemma wrote alongside the clip.\n\nThe television personality urged her supporters to keep Joan in their thoughts and thanked the staff at Broomfield Hospital for the care they have provided during the latest health setback.\n\n### LATEST DEVELOPMENTS\n\n\n\n\n  * ITV Coronation Street favourite 'splits' from co-star boyfriend after four years\n  * Jeremy Clarkson unveils new venture with eyebrow-raising name\n  * Gary Lineker compares BBC exit to ‘marriage’ that 'ran out of love': 'The sensible thing to do!'\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nJoan has faced a number of health challenges in recent years beyond her battles with pneumonia.\n\nIn 2024, she was rushed to intensive care after she stopped breathing, leaving Gemma fearing the worst.\n\nSpeaking to The Sun at the time, Gemma said: \"I've had a lot of stress the last couple of weeks.\n\n\"My mum was suddenly taken into hospital, and I was told she could die. They would not resuscitate her if she went into cardiac arrest.\"\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nShe continued: \"So imagine that, you know, I'm in the hospital having been out for dinner the day before, and then the next day I'm like, 'Wow, ' so that was a massive shock.\"\n\nThe health update comes just weeks after Gemma found herself at the centre of a heated political row over a Department for Education social media campaign.\n\nThe reality star appeared alongside Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson in a video promoting post-16 education opportunities, prompting criticism from some commentators.\n\nGB News presenter Bev Turner was among those who questioned the collaboration, arguing that education policy should be fronted by experts rather than celebrities.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nGemma later addressed the backlash on Instagram, writing: \"I see all your comments. I'm going to change everything and help everyone. Please do not worry.\"\n\nThe campaign divided opinion online, with some social media users mocking the partnership while others praised the television personality for using her platform to engage with educational issues.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n**Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter**",
  "title": "Gemma Collins shares worrying health update as mother rushed to hospital: 'Please, God!'"
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