Gemma Collins reveals cost of living crisis has forced her to stop eating caviar

TOWIE icon Gemma Collins has revealed that she is having to make cutbacks

During a recent appearance on Celebrity Antiques Roadshow, Collins spoke out about she has been forced to make cutbacks.

The 42-year-old was joined by Melvin Odoom and antiques expert James Braxton as they tried to find the best bargains in Southend-on-Sea.

The group were exploring a shop called Sally’s Out of Curiosity, Collins was laying on the charm to try and bag a bargain.

"Sally, firstly I just want to say, you have got the most fabulous shop,” she said.

Store owner Sally retorted: "You’re not buttering me up, are you?"

After a bit of bartering, the duo settled on a price, but then Collins spotted a 'random caviar bowl' that she tried to get added on to her purchases as a freebie.

"No one eats caviar anymore because they can’t afford it," Collins said.

"I wish I could, but since the cost of living crisis, I can’t. I’ve gone down to potted shrimps."

Celebrity Antiques Road Trip aired last night on BBC Two, and is available to watch on catch up on BBC iPlayer.