August 20th 2024.
In a shocking turn of events, Gemma Collins, a star known for her appearances on reality TV shows, has shared a terrifying experience she had while on a boat in Sicily. She revealed that a storm at sea had put her in a dangerous situation, and she considers herself lucky to have survived. At the same time, she also expressed her condolences to the families of the people who lost their lives in the same storm.
It all happened on Monday morning, when a tornado hit the coast of Porticello fishing village. The weather was so severe that a superyacht called Baysian sank, leaving 15 people stranded. Sadly, one of the crew members, the sailboat's chef, was found dead, and six others are still missing. Gemma, who was in the area at the time, took to social media to share her own experience and offer her sympathies to those affected by the disaster.
Accompanied by a photo of herself on a boat, Gemma wrote in the caption, "Holiday update: my heartfelt condolences to the people and families involved in the tragic disaster at sea in Sicily." She went on to explain that she and her nephew were also caught in the storm and were stuck for four hours. She expressed her gratitude to the crew of the boat they were on, Blue Diamond Cruise, for getting them back safely to shore. Gemma also revealed that she will be flying back to the UK soon, and she thanked God for being on their side that day.
It has been reported that there were 22 people on the superyacht when it sank, including 10 crew members. Among the missing are high-profile individuals such as Jonathan Bloomer, chairman of Morgan Stanley International, and his wife, as well as Mike Lynch and his 18-year-old daughter Hannah. Divers have been searching for the bodies and survivors, but so far, they have had no luck in finding the six missing individuals.
Gemma also shared her experience with her fans on her Instagram story. She posted images from what should have been a beautiful boat trip, showing the sunny weather at the beginning of the day and the delicious oysters and tomato salads she enjoyed on the boat. However, she also shared videos of the stormy weather and the small boat being battered by the rain. In one video, Gemma, her nephew, and the two boat staff can be seen huddling together for safety as the exposed areas around them are covered in rainwater.
The TV personality reiterated that the experience had shaken her and even posted a photo of an alcoholic drink, saying, "As you all know, I don't drink, but tonight I need 2!!!" Her fans were quick to show their concern and support for her during this difficult time, as she was trying to spend some quality time with her family.
Gemma has always been open about her personal struggles, and this recent ordeal is just another blow she has had to deal with. Just a few months ago, she revealed that she had contemplated taking her own life after a tumultuous 72 hours on the reality show I'm A Celebrity in 2014. She withdrew from the show due to panic attacks and later stated that it was not the right fit for her.
In a separate interview, Gemma also shared that she found out her unborn baby was intersex, and doctors advised her to terminate the pregnancy. On top of all this, she has also been dealing with family stress, as her mother was hospitalized earlier this year after she stopped breathing.
In the end, Gemma encouraged her fans to share their own stories by saying, "Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures, get in touch with the Entertainment Team by emailing us, calling 020 3615 2145, or visiting our Submit Stuff page - we'd love to hear from you." It's clear that she values the support and connection she has with her fans, and she is not afraid to share her own struggles in the hopes of helping others.
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