Emmerdale former Gemma Oaten has recently revealed her past experience with I’m A Celebrity, exposing that she was shunned from the show due to discrimination linked to her previous mental health struggles. But that makes us think how far we have come as a society! Gemma is now an advocate for mental health herself. In the candid conversation, she even sheds light on the evolving discourse around mental health in the entertainment industry. Are you also curious about the incident? Keep scrolling!
Emmerdale: Know Why Gemma Oaten Was Removed From ‘I’m A Celebrity’ Lineup!
Emmerdale actress Gemma Oaten has recently revealed one of her worst entertainment industry experiences. The 39-year-old actress talked about the time she was removed from ‘I’m A Celebrity’ over her past mental health struggles. Emmerdale fans know Gemma as Rachel Breckle, who made her exit in 2015. The soap star shared that she had been a patient of anorexia and bulimia in the past.
Previously, Gemma was on the ‘reserve list’ of the show ‘I’m A Celebrity.’ It is basically a list of last minuters that could go for the jungle adventure in case a bigger star fails to make it. But later, a psych test labeled Oaten unfit. The Emmerdale actress talked about interviewing with a psychiatrist who said that if she went into the jungle and lost weight, she’d become anorexic again, but the actress disagreed as she knows that’s not how it works!
The soap star expressed that she felt ‘discriminated’ not only because she went through something that was painful but also because she considers herself one of the most resilient people. Also, she has been ‘damn good’ in the jungle. However, she admitted that it was like eight years ago. The Emmerdale alum added that the conversation on mental health is a lot different now. She continued, “People are a lot more open to that, but yeah, I was quite burned by that. I’m not gonna lie I’ve never told this story before.”
Additionally, Gemma now runs a support service, SEED, to help eating disorders sufferers. The initiative is by her parents, Dennis and Marg, and she works as its patron and charity manager. Isn’t it amazing? What do you feel about it? Share your thoughts below. For more such Emmerdale spoilers and updates, keep checking the TV Season & Spoilers!