With all the romantic dalliances going on in TOWIE, who'da thunk they're had been a secret prude amongst the cast?

Gemma Collins has admitted she’s a little bit shy in the bloke department, having only slept with three people.

Now in a happy relationship with boyfriend Charlie, who was recently rumoured to be gay, she opened up about her sex life in an interview with Heat magazine:

“I think I’m a bit of a prude," she revealed. "I’ve never had a one-night stand. I would never pee in front of a bloke or pass wind. I’ve only ever slept with three people in my life and they’ve been boyfriends.”

The 31 year-old star is following in the fashion footsteps of her co-stars and will soon be launching a plus-size clothing line.

Gemma received nasty criticism from the press last year after losing three stone only to pile it back on again. When asked about her weight she said:

“Why do I want to become a diet bore? For me, it’s not about getting stick-thin, it’s about feeling happy in myself. I wasn’t happy when I lost weight. Likewise, I’d never want to balloon to the point where it’s unhealthy. I love my body and I’m trying to look after it the best I can.”

The full interview appears in this week’s heat magazine, on sale now.

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