Gemma Collins 'dumps Arg over snoring video before he sends string of fat-shaming texts'

Megan White26 February 2019
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Gemma Collins has dumped boyfriend James Argent after he posted an embarrassing video of her snoring – before sending her a string of fat-shaming texts.

The Dancing on Ice star ditched on-off partner Arg after he added the unflattering film to his Instagram story.

Despite deleting it an hour later, the GC was left fuming by the post, which was shared to his 758,000 followers, and kicked him out of their Essex home.

According to The Sun, Arg, 31, then bombarded Gemma, 38, with a torrent of weight-related texts, calling her a “fat joke” and an “absolute car crash.”

The pair have always had a turbulent relationship
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In a stinging tirade, he added: “You fat horrible lump. Nasty mean woman. Who the f*** do you think you are? You’ve got more rolls than Greggs.”

The paper also said Gemma believed their relationship was like the movie A Star Is Born, where Lady Gaga’s character outshines her mentor, played by Bradley Cooper.

Gemma's fame has grown even more since her appearance on Dancing on Ice (Matt Frost/ITV/REX)
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A source close to Gemma said: “She couldn’t believe he posted a post of her snoring to social media. It was utterly unacceptable and humiliating.

“She feels Arg wouldn’t have done that if he really loved her.”

Gemma reportedly feels Arg can’t handle the newfound fame which appearing on the ITV skating show has brought her.

The newly-single TOWIE star jetted off abroad on Monday, posting a picture to Instagram with the caption: “Time for a holiday. Passport, AirPods, fabulous swimsuits and Malibu and pineapple.”

Gemma lost two stone while appearing on Dancing on Ice and said last week that she will continue to work on her fitness.

The couple have always had a turbulent relationship, with Arg previously claiming the pair would “have a row and she’ll go and get the locks changed.

“I don’t think you realise how many times in the past few months she’s given me keys and then got a locksmith round to change the locks.”

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