Gemma Collins has branded Jason Gardiner a "bully" after he compared her to a "refrigerator".
Gemma Collins
The 38-year-old TV star has hit out at the 'Dancing on Ice' judge after he made the jibe at her on live TV, and she has pleaded with him to stop talking about her, insisting it is "unacceptable" to be compared to an "electrical appliance".
Jason, 47, appeared on 'This Morning' on Tuesday (05.02.19), and when it was mentioned Gemma would be making an appearance on the ITV skating show's final on Sunday, he replied: "Who?"
He then said: "Oh, I thought that was a refrigerator.
"I don't hold a grudge, I don't really know the woman. And in one final there are enough things to be worried about."
In return, Gemma - who recently finished seventh on 'Dancing On Ice' - claimed she was "very upset" about his comments, and hinted she might skip the finale.
She wrote on Instagram: "I'm really tired of being BULLIED by this man .... I wish you would stop ..... it's very very upsetting and hurtful let it go Jason stop bullying me ENOUGH is ENOUGH.
"I won't be bullied any more making me feel uncomfortable to come back to the final on Sunday ! I was looking forward to Sunday but won't be anywhere near someone who's BULLYING me.
"This is NOT ACCEPTABLE on any level comparing any human to an electrical appliance is not acceptable #STANDUPTOBULLIES. (sic)"
The 'TOWIE' star has been involved in a war or words with the acid-tongued judge throughout the series, including their public feud on 'Dancing on Ice' in January when she accused him of "selling stories" about her, which he denied.
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