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WATCH hilarious moment Gemma Collins launches bid to become a DAME as she sets sights on royal nod. 

The GC is filmed on set of the Paddy Power ad claiming she wants to be made DAME. 

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Gemma Collins has her heart set on becoming a Dame[/caption]

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The star is planning to discuss it with King Charles[/caption]

While getting her make-up done the reality TV star says to her make-up artist: “I ain’t being funny, but Dame Gemma has got a ring to it.”

She goes on to say: “And this year at Ascot I’m going to find King Charles because it’s what his mother would have wanted.” 

It comes as the King’s Birthday Honours is officially announced tomorrow (Saturday) and David Beckham is set to be made a knight. 

Gemma’s advert for Paddy Power Ascot Ladies’ Day was filmed last month (May) but an insider reveals she has had her eyes on a royal prize for a long time. 

A source said: “Gemma is a huge royalist and would love to be recognised for her role in entertainment. She has already met King Charles and follows their activities keenly. 

“The royals love Ascot so Gemma is hoping she can make a good impression on him when she is there.” 

Gemma met Charles and Camilla in 2023 when she was invited to a party at Lancaster House because of her support for conservation charity the Elephant Family

Gemma’s fondness for horse racing began when she was guest of honour in Paddy Power’s box at Cheltenham races in March.

KERRY Katona has proved that age is just a number after finding love on Celebs Go Dating.

The Sun exclusively told yesterday how Kerry has moved on from her recent heartbreak with hunky personal trainer Paolo Margaglione.

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Kerry Katona has found love while filming Celebs Go Dating[/caption]

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She is dating toyboy Paolo Margaglione[/caption]

We can now reveal the surprising age difference between Kerry and her toyboy lover Paolo.

There is an eleven-year age gap between the couple.

A source tells The Sun: “Kerry has bagged herself another toyboy – Paolo is 33 and Kerry is 44, but neither of them are bothered by the age-gap.

“Kerry looks better than most women half her age at the moment, and is young at heart.

“Paolo thinks she’s super sexy and has told all his mates that he is the lucky one.

“Meanwhile Kerry loves the fact that she has a younger man again.”

The source added: “Paolo’s got an amazing body but he’s also a sweet guy to boot.

“He’s a single dad to two girls, so he has his head screwed on and is responsible.”

The Sun has contacted a rep for Kerry for comment.

Kerry and Paolo met whilst filming Celebs Go Dating in Ibiza last month.

Former Atomic Kitten star Kerry signed up to the E4 show in February following her painful break-up with fiancé Ryan Mahoney.

Kerry announced their split in November 2024 and told fans there had been “a breach of trust”.

The couple had been engaged for four years and Kerry had even said that he had “been like a dad” to her five kids – Molly, 21, Lilly-Sue, 20, Heidi, 16, Max, 14, and eight-year-old DJ.”

Sources said Kerry had hoped to “find a new connection” on Celebs Go Dating – and she has done just that.

This week, she was snapped having a cheeky snog with Paolo outside a hotel.

In their first public outing together, they looked seriously happy as they hugged and kissed each other in the street.

A source previously told us: “Kerry was heartbroken when she split from Ryan – it’s taken her quite a while to get over what happened.

“But she was approached to do the show and is always up for a new opportunity.

“Bosses know she makes amazing telly and she’s really hoping she finds a proper connection.”

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The star split with her fiancé Ryan Mahoney last November[/caption]

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The star told fans there had been “a breach of trust”[/caption]

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