Gemma Collins is set to address the Cambridge Union.
Gemma Collins
The 39-year-old TV star is poised to follow in the footsteps of people like Sir Winston Churchill and the Dalai Lama by speaking to the Cambridge Union debating society on November 14.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "The idea is to diversify the sort of people who speak so that the Union moves with the times.
"In terms of modern popular culture, Gemma has managed to cement herself as a major figure in recent years.
"She has published two books, run a fashion company and has millions of followers online. Her insights into 21st century celebrity culture will be fascinating — and she’ll be very funny too."
The Cambridge University debating society is the oldest in the world and has previously hosted the likes of Clint Eastwood and Sir Ian McKellen.
But despite her fame and success, Gemma previously insisted she's not forgotten where she's come from.
The TV star feels as though she's remained grounded, even though her life has changed dramatically over the last decade.
She said: "I’ve not forgotten where I came from but I’ve grown and I’ve evolved and that is the secret to being a reality star."
However, Gemma - who first found fame on 'The Only Way Is Essex' - also confessed to having a "team of cleaners" at home.
She shared: "I have a team of cleaners, in case one is off sick or goes on holiday. I probably haven’t made my own bed for the past ten years."
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