{"id":8891,"date":"2026-07-14T17:07:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-14T16:07:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thehotedit.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/14\/bobby-norris-issues-update-on-state-of-gemma-collins-friendship-and-theres-exciting-news\/"},"modified":"2026-07-14T17:07:00","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T16:07:00","slug":"bobby-norris-issues-update-on-state-of-gemma-collins-friendship-and-theres-exciting-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehotedit.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/14\/bobby-norris-issues-update-on-state-of-gemma-collins-friendship-and-theres-exciting-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Bobby Norris issues update on state of Gemma Collins friendship &#8211; and there&#8217;s exciting news"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<h2 class=\"LeadText_lead-text__wd_PA __className_007aa3\" data-testid=\"leadtext\">The TOWIE stars were once best friends but had a high-profile falling out which has spanned years<\/h2>\n<p><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX ImageEmbed_image-lead__Ti3qQ\" data-testid=\"leadimage\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"37087678\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Bobby shot to fame on reality show TOWIE\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Bobby shot to fame on reality show TOWIE<cite aria-label=\"Image: Ken McKay\/ITV\/Shutterstock\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: Ken McKay\/ITV\/Shutterstock)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The <a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ok.co.uk\/latest\/the-only-way-is-essex\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">Only Way Is Essex fans<\/a> have been desperate to see two of the show&#8217;s most iconic stars rekindle after a spat that has now lasted years.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Bobby Norris and <a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ok.co.uk\/latest\/gemma-collins\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Gemma Collins<\/a> were once inseparable but haven&#8217;t been seen together in a long time. The pair had a big falling out, reportedly over <a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ok.co.uk\/latest\/bobby-norris\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">one of Bobby&#8217;s past relationships<\/a>, though neither party has confirmed exactly what went down in any great detail.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The closest fans got was an interview Bobby gave to The Sun in which he hinted that it involved one of their co-stars. He explained: &#8220;It was something to do with a past relationship 100 years ago.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;It would never be for me to tell someone who they can and can\u2019t be friends with, but something had happened when I was with him while she was there. It\u2019s a long story and&#8230;it just becomes a little bit messy to go into.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-35044648\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"35044648\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5001343002954606\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The pair were close pals on TOWIE\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.ok.co.uk\/article35044648.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_JS317973071.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.ok.co.uk\/article35044648.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/0_JS317973071.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.ok.co.uk\/article35044648.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_JS317973071.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.ok.co.uk\/article35044648.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_JS317973071.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"The pair were close pals on TOWIE\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">The pair were close pals on TOWIE<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">While Gemma left the reality show back in 2019 and Bobby a couple of years later, fans still haven&#8217;t forgotten about the duo and their once enviable relationship.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">However, there&#8217;s hope on the horizon for reality fans heavily invested in seeing them repair the friendship. In a fresh interview with OK! Bobby revealed he would be open to putting the past spat behind them.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">When asked whether there was any hope of the pair rekindling things, and what it would take for that to happen, Bobby answered &#8220;never say never.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Speaking exclusively via<a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" [object Object]Link opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.olbg.com\/news\" rel=\"nofollow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\"> <u>OLBG<\/u><\/a>, the reality star continued: &#8220;Like I was saying about the whole going back to TOWIE thing, mentality wise, we&#8217;re older now. Do you know what I mean? Sometimes you&#8217;ve just got to know when to draw a line under things, but we&#8217;d have to talk.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-34836055\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"34836055\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f Figure_letterbox__TrOWv\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:0.6666666666666666\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Bobby is open to mending their relationship\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.ok.co.uk\/article34836055.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_Bobby-Norris.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.ok.co.uk\/article34836055.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/0_Bobby-Norris.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.ok.co.uk\/article34836055.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_Bobby-Norris.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.ok.co.uk\/article34836055.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_Bobby-Norris.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Bobby is open to mending their relationship\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Bobby is open to mending their relationship<cite aria-label=\"Image: Instagram\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: Instagram)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">As for his own on-screen career, Bobby revealed there were &#8220;big things to come.&#8221; He elaborated: &#8220;There is something in the pipeline, but I&#8217;m loving presenting and hosting. I did SAS a couple of years ago and I loved that.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;I&#8217;m someone that lives life, so if something comes in as an offer, we look at it, me and my management. Do you know what I mean?&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Gemma has previously extended an olive branch to Bobby, commenting &#8220;all my best love&#8221; under a video clip of his appearance on <a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ok.co.uk\/latest\/this-morning\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">This Morning<\/a> back in April this year, in which he opened up about undergoing a face and neck lift at the age of 39.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">It came after she previously recalled calling Bobby with fellow TV personality Chloe Sims, but he didn&#8217;t answer the phone. Speaking on the Wright At Home podcast, Gemma shared: &#8220;I&#8217;d love to see Bobby again, I don&#8217;t know where he is.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;I did call him with Chloe Sims, &#8216;cos when she comes over from LA, she doesn&#8217;t live far from us actually. I said, &#8216;Come on lets ring Bob.&#8217; Rung. Did he answer? No.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\"><em>TOWIE Season 1 to 37 are all available to stream now via ITVX.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ok.co.uk\/celebrity-news\/bobby-norris-issues-update-state-37430663\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The TOWIE stars were once best friends but had a high-profile falling out which has spanned years Bobby shot to fame on reality show TOWIE(Image: Ken McKay\/ITV\/Shutterstock) The Only Way Is Essex fans have been desperate to see two of the show&#8217;s most iconic stars rekindle after a spat that has now lasted years. 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