'Gemma won't let Arg get in the way'

Gemma Collins is refusing to be drawn into a mud-slinging match following James Argent's insensitive remarks about her, a source tells new

- Mitya Underwood

Reality legends Gemma Collins and James "Arg" Argent have engaged in more than a few public spats since calling time on their rocky relationship once and for all in 2020.

But after Arg appeared to take another swipe at his ex last week, a source tells new the GC won't let him stand in the way of her fairy-tale ending with fiancé Rami Hawash.

The source said the 42-year-old TV personality - who was spotted trying on dresses in a bridal boutique recently - is refusing to be drawn into a mud-slinging match with Arg, who she was in an on-off relationship with for eight years.

"Gemma is in such a good place. She's a totally different girl compared to what she used to be and she's so happy," they told us. "She's not going to let Arg get in the way. The old Gemma would fight back and make a dig back to him, but that would upset Rami and it's not who she is any more."

Arg, 36, lowered the tone in an interview to promote his appearance on the latest series of Channel 4's Celeb Cooking School by disclosing details of an intimate present Gemma once gifted him.

When asked about the worst Christmas present he'd ever been given, Arg said his ex once gave him some "intimate moisturiser", adding, "It's just a little bit crude and it's not my style."

While Arg's comments about the saucy surprise may have left Gemma red-faced, our source said she's refusing to retaliate.

"Causing drama would affect her current relationship and that's the last thing she wants to do," they claimed.