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Privacy NoticeGemma Collins made a shocking discovery about her family on the BBC show Who Do You Think You Are, uncovering ties to a notorious serial killer. Who Do You Think You Are? has been captivating audiences since 2004, with famous personalities such as Katherine Ryan, Olly Murs, and Rose Ayling-Ellis from Strictly all previously exploring their lineage in front of the cameras across 21 seasons. Episode 7 of Series 21 saw Gemma Collins delving into her own heritage and the reality queen certainly kept viewers entertained. While she shared that she already knew a lot about her father’s side of the family, she confessed that she remained in the dark about her mother Joan’s side which resulted in some big revelations. During filming, Gemma discovered more about Joan’s past. Her mother had been fostered as a baby, and Gemma discovered that the previous belief that her mum had been abandoned was likely untrue, as experts suggested it was more likely Joan was taken away from her mother by the authorities, reports the Mirror.
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Reflecting on the discovery, Gemma said: “It was very overwhelming, very, very bizarre, to find out all this stuff we’ve not known for so long. It’s bittersweet and amazing. It’s been very cathartic putting my mum’s mind at rest about so much stuff that was unanswered for her.” Adding to the drama of the episode, Gemma also uncovered a surprise connection to the infamous killer, Jack The Ripper. Historians on the show discovered that Gemma’s great-great-great grandfather, William Williams, resided on Dorset Street in East London with his family – a street notorious for its connection to Jack the Ripper’s victims. Ripper victim Annie Chapman lived there prior to her murder 1888 and it was also where the body of Mary Jane Kelly was found two months later. Records show Gemma’s family lived on the same street in 1900, sparking speculation about whether the reality star could even be related to the infamous killer. Gemma herself wondered, “No-one knows who the Ripper was, but we lived next door to where a lot of his victims were being killed You just don’t know,” and added, “I think I was related to him… It’s just bizarre, isn’t it? Could it be my family? Could he be alluded to be my family?”.Story SavedYou can find this story in My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right.Follow OK! MagazineFacebookTwitterCommentMore OnGemma CollinsThe Only Way Is Essex
