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Gemma’s business owed VAT

Gemma Collins has been banned from being a director of a company for three years, after failing to pay her VAT bill. An investigation into the 39-year-old’s Essex-based business Gemma Collins Boutique Ltd found that her

business owed more than £70k when it went into liquidation in 2017. Since opening in 2013, the company paid a total of £6,614.

Weeks before the ban came into play, the TOWIE star resigned as a director from her other companies, Gemma Collins Ltd and Gemma Collins Clothing Ltd. Her father Alan Collins has taken over as director. Gemma previously opened up about struggling to manage her finances, saying, “My dad controls all my money. Seriously, I have to ask him if I want to upgrade my car.”

Jack Whitehall has been single since splitting up with actress Gemma Chan in 2017, but it seems he’s looking for love again. The comedian has been spotted on celeb dating app Raya, which is exclusively for the rich and famous. The 31-year-old has previously been linked to Kate Beckinsale and Paris Hilton. Form an orderly queue, ladies!

J.LO IS FAB AT 50 Jennifer Lopez wowed fans yet again when she uploaded a bikini snap on Instagram. Showing off her athletic body, the 50-year-old actress and singer captioned the post, “Relaxed and recharged.” Her followers were quick to compliment her figure, with one writing, “Insane !!!!!” Another commented, “STOP IT, HOW.” A third added, “Just when I was about to skip working out today.” J.Lo previously revealed that her hardcore fitness regime includes a combination of circuits, HIIT training and kickboxing. “I am 100 per cent convinced that working out is part of what makes me so happy,” she said.

SCARLETT MOFFATT Marriage is clearly on the 29-year-old TV presenter’s mind as she has hinted at engagement plans with boyfriend Scott Dobinson. She captioned a picture of them in front of Hogwarts at Universal Studios in Florida, “Imagine being proposed to feeling like real life Hermione! Hint hint ha!!” ANT AND DEC The Geordie duo have revealed they would love to star in a sitcom together. The presenters, both 44, said, “We’ve talked about it quite seriously in the past. We’ve got quite close. You’ve got to get the idea right and make sure it’s the right thing at the right time.”

JAMES LOCK Former TOWIE star James has bought a bar in Essex. The 33-year-old posted on Instagram, “Pleased to finally announce I am now a co-owner at Pink Zebra, a new restaurant and cocktail bar located in Waltham Abbey, Essex!” Ours is a pornstar martini, Lockie! SHIRLEY BALLAS Strictly Come Dancing’s head judge Shirley, 59, is set to film a documentary about having her breast implants removed following a cancer scare. “Although it’s been difficult for Shirley, she hopes sharing her experiences might inform women who are either considering having breast implants, or already have them,” a source said. LANA DEL REY

The US singer has been forced to cancel her UK and European tour after falling ill. The 34-year-old announced the news on social media, saying, “Sorry to let everyone down so last minute, but this illness has taken me by surprise and have totally lost my singing voice.” Get well soon, Lana!

It’s a tough life, flying around the world in a private jet. But now Justin Bieber has revealed how he relieves the boredom – playing hockey!

The 25-year-old singer gave new meaning to “air hockey” when

he shared a snap of himself practising his ball skills in the aisle of a plane. His wife Hailey, 23, seemed less than impressed as she reclined on a seat while glued to her phone.

Perhaps you should’ve invited her to play, Biebs!

She’s had her fair share of health dramas over the years, and now Britney Spears has broken her foot – while dancing!

Her boyfriend Sam Asghari posted a series of pictures on Instagram showing the 38-yearold in hospital with a cast on. “When you break something it tends to heal stronger, especially when you’re my girl,” the 26-year-old wrote. “My lioness broke her metatarsal bone on her foot doing what she loves, which is dancing. Wishing her the best recovery so she can jump, run and dance her butt off.”

Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan have hit a stumbling block in their plans to build their new dream home. The couple, who are converting a £1.3 million Essex farmhouse into a Georgian-style mansion complete with a bar, gym and swimming pool, have learned they now need to include bat houses in the eaves to ensure that bats in the area are protected.