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Louise Randell

Gemma Collins shuns Christmas presents as she embraces spiritual side

Gemma Collins has declaring she'll be shunning Christmas presents this year as as she embraces her spiritual side.

The former Towie star, 38, insists she's sick of the holidays being so "consumer driven" and has decided she doesn't want her loved ones to buy her any gifts.

She's admitted she'll probably buy a present for her boyfriend James Argent, but doesn't want anything from him this year.

Speaking to the Daily Star , Gemma explained: "This Christmas I actually want nothing.

"I have everything I want. I think Christmas is far too consumer-driven now- I'm very spiritual these days, so I actually don't want anything.

"I will probably buy Arg something but I personally don't need anything... Material possessions do not make you happy."

Gemma Collins has declared she doens't want any Christmas pressies this year (PA)

Gemma goes on to insist she'll be giving her loved ones the precious gift of her time this Christmas.

She added: "I think there's a lot of pressure on people at Christmas because everyone gets so stressed at this time of the year.

"The most valuable thing I can give anybody is my time because I'm so busy..."

Gemma is now back with boyfriend Arg in time for the holidays (@thisisheart/Twitter)

Gemma has previously been known to demand lavish presents on special occassions.

Earlier this year, she publicly called on Arg to treat her to a seriously swanky Valentine's Day outing - telling him she wanted red roses, designer pressies and a suite at one of the most expensive hotels in the country.

Arg rose to the challenge by making sure The GC got everything she wanted and more.

Gemma is looking forward to a more simple time this Christmas (Instagram)

The pair checked into The Dorchester hotel in London, where rooms cost around £1,000 and rise to around £4,000 for a top end suite with butler service.

Not only did she get a night in a posh hotel, Arg splashed out on a dozen red roses put together by the hotel's pricey in house florist.

The night out is believed to have ended up costing him around £3,000, including the £1,000 Burberry handbag she'd put on her wish list.

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