Gemma Collins has made a plea to fans for support after Chicago bosses confirmed that she has quit the musical's UK tour, days before she was due to make her debut in Sunderland.
The announcement that Gemma was taking on the iconic role of Mama Morton in the show certainly caused a stir as theatre lovers, actors and fans of the ex TOWIE diva all had their say on social media. As many reacted with anger, accusing Chicago of making a 'stunt' casting, Chicago producer David Ian claimed Gemma had given a tremendous audition to land the role, but his words did little to quell the online backlash.
Gemma herself seemed very excited about her first job in theatre, just as she embarked on her one woman show across the country, but now, a week before she was set to open as Mama Morton at Sunderland Empire, it had now ben officially confirmed that she's left the show completely, due to an injury flare up. A spokesperson for Chicago told ChronicleLive: "Gemma Collins’ management have informed the producers of Chicago she will no longer be appearing in the UK Tour of the show due to a knee injury. The Producers of Chicago wish Gemma all the best for the future."
