Gemma Collins 'honoured' as she lands role on BBC's Springwatch in shock move

Gemma Collins is feeling 'honoured' after joining BBC's Springwatch for a special programme.

It will be an 'special live show' that will be airing and will be airing all week at 1pm.

Diva Forever star Gemma took to her Instagram page to share a clip from the nature programme and shared the news with fans.

"What an honor to be invited along to @bbcspringwatch my real passion in life is NATURE and to stand next to the legends Chris and Hannah and learn so much was incredible. calling all humans.

"PLEASE respect and keep loving wildlife we must protect it for our future generations, let’s start today …. I get so much peace and clarity from nature it’s magnificent and you can too @chrisgpackham2 @hannahstitfall.

The GC is on Springwatch (BBC)

" @wildkenhill_norfolk it’s really cool to love nature it’s super cool to be kind to animals and wildlife calling all younger generations please get involved."

BBC Springwatch also confirmed the news on Twitter.

They wrote: "We have an EXTRA special live show today at lunchtime around 1.00pm @hannahstitfall will be joined LIVE by friend of the Watches @missgemcollins!"

She confirmed the news on social media (BBC)

It comes after it was reported that Gemma bid farewell to the BBC after the state-funded broadcaster "just couldn't afford" to match a lucrative offer from a rival to host the star's hit podcast.

The former TOWIE star is said to be following in the footsteps of Strictly Come Dancing star Dan Walker, Andrew Marr and Emily Maitlis, in taking advantage of a commercial deal and leaving the country's national broadcaster.

The Gemma Collins Podcast has been one of the BBC's most popular podcast outputs over recent years.

She is joining the special programme with the usual hosts (BBC/Jo Charlesworth)

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It even generated a dating advice spin-off, The Love Lounge - but after three years, The GC has found a new home for her audio baby.

Speaking to The Sun, a source close to the star said: "She has quit the BBC because she managed to negotiate an amazing deal to take her podcast elsewhere.

"Gemma is getting paid a figure that the BBC just couldn't afford and will be getting far more editorial control."

The source added: "Gemma loves the BBC and knows they helped get her podcast to where she is now. But this move will help keep her career moving."

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