Darren Day has said that Gemma Collins joked that he helped pay for her £1.35m dream home in Essex.
The TOWIE star, 40, has found great success since appearing on Celebrity Big Brother in 2016 with the actor, 52, after her remark I m claustrophobic Darren was turned into a viral meme and even clothing line.
During the time, Gemma ranted at fellow housemate Darren that she was too claustrophobic to take part in a task on the now-axed Channel 5 series. I m claustrophobic Darren! Darren Day has said that Gemma Collins joked that he helped pay for her £1.35m dream home in Essex