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Zara Woodcock

Gemma Collins hits back at Steve Allen after he compared her to Jabba The Hutt

Gemma Collins called out LBC radio presenter Steve Allen after he previously fat-shamed her.

The 67-year-old recently caused a lot of backlash when he called Strictly Come Dancing's Tilly Ramsay, 19, a 'chubby little thing'.

It later emerged that he once, years before, compared Diva Forever star Gemma to Star Wars character Jabba The Hutt and even called her 'fat'.

She took to Instagram to share a gorgeous snap of herself with her back to her camera as she rocked a bright pink swimsuit.

The star took the opportunity to call out, not only the radio presenter but everyone who has made cruel comments about her appearance.

"I’ve had a few people this past week, month, ten years in spotlight be rude to me about me …." she began.

Gemma shared a gorgeous picture of herself (Instagram / gemmacollins)

"Firstly I’m sorry my bright light reminds you of how miserable you are and secondly Y’all need to all remember who the F I IS, a Romford girl that’s smashed it on so many levels.

"I was so upset about the targeting of @tillyramsay and then I got attached to the story because of someone being cruel about me and do you know what guys it does upset you when it gets brought to light all day yesterday it was covered.

"Is the radio station going to deal with this ?" Gemma wanted to know.

The news 'got her to a vulnerable start to the day' (INSTAGRAM)

Gemma added: "Everyone vote this weekend and get behind @tillyramsay what’s gone on is disgusting, unless you can match what I’ve achieved don’t even bother …… having to relive the cruel comments yesterday really has got my day off to a vunerable start but don’t worry."

She went on to say that she was going to continue her day, work and do it for all the people who have to deal with negativity.

"I never been given anything I didn’t come from a rich family everything I got I GOT IT I PAID for it I made my own life though hard work RESPECT," Gemma concluded.

Strictly stars threw their support behind her (Instagram)

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She also shared a snap of a piece of cake, telling Steve to join her and to 'kiss my big juice a**'.

A few days ago, Tilly called out Steve after hearing the disgusting comments made about her.

Her fellow Strictly stars and fans rallied around her in support as they slammed the comments.

Dr Alex George penned a letter to LBC about how 'damaging' the fat-shaming comments can be to people's mental health.

The letter was posted on his Instagram page and many Strictly stars, including Katya Jones and Tom Fletcher, reposted it in support of their fellow co-star.

Steve has yet to respond to the backlash.

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