Reality star Gemma Collins 'almost dies' in shocking reaction to wasp sting

Gemma Collins thanks hospital staff after she suffered a reaction to a sting
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Reality star Gemma Collins has claimed she almost died after suffering a big allergic reaction after being stung by a wasp. In a shocking update on Instagram the popular personality from Romford, Essex, posted a video of herself desperately applying ice to her tongue which had swelled up.

The Only Way is Essex and Celebrity Masterchef contestant thanked hospital paramedics for their quick reactions. In the post she said: "I NEARLY DIED …..My tongue swelled so quick thank god @rami_hawash_ acted so quick THANK GOD and the hotel was amazing and a HUGE THANK YOU TO THE HOSPITAL IN VENICE AND ALL INVOLVED."

The influencer was on holiday in Venice and her video showed the emergency services arriving by boat as gondolas rocked at the waterside. A philosophical Gemma added: "And OF COURSE I always say there is a reason for everything and this was my answer ….. Wasp is the powerful female warrior and shamanic healer, prompting us to take a good look at our lives and ask if we are fighting the good fight. If you are stung by Wasp, it’s her way of saying, ‘Wake up! Do your spiritual work!"

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Her fans rushed to say how happy they were that she was ok. One said: "Urgh, this happened to me last year. Drank out of a fizzy pop can and the wasp stung my throat! Horrific experience. Glad you’re okay"

Another added: "Sorry to hear that Gemma hope you’re better now x." Mark Wright's mother Carole said: "This really made me laugh, can only happen to you, glad you're ok. Xxxx."