Gemma Collins leaves commuters gobsmacked with surprise new career (2025)

Gemma Collins has dabbled in many things throughout her career - including car sales, clothing boutique owner, reality star and author - and now she can add pianist to the list

Gemma Collins has dabbled in various roles throughout her career, including working in car sales, owning a clothing boutique, becoming a reality TV star, and writing books - and now she's showcasing her skills as a pianist.

The 44 year old left commuters astonished with an unexpected performance, playing one of the most notoriously simple pieces of music... "Chopsticks".

The tune, officially known as Flohwalzer, is a common choice for beginners and casual players around the globe.

Gemma took to the piano as part of Channel 4's PIANOTHON, a round-the-clock concert held at London Liverpool Street Station to celebrate the launch of the third series of The Piano.

The show, hosted by Claudia Winkleman, features talented amateur pianists performing live at some of the UK's most bustling train stations, unaware that they are being evaluated by renowned pianist Lang Lang and pop artist Mika, who are on the hunt for finalists to play in front of a large concert audience, reports the Mirror.

Commenting on her participation in the PIANOTHON, Gemma remarked: "I loved having the chance to be part of the PIANOTHON with Channel 4 and doing something a bit different."

"It was a chance see the GC in a new light. I was a bit disappointed I couldn't ship my leopard-print piano into Liverpool Street Station, though!".

"Music is about connecting with people and sharing moments of joy, and what is more joyful than surprising people in a train station with loads of brilliant music? Maybe this is the start of something exciting for me – watch this space!"

She reminisced about her past as an office temp, travelling from Essex to Liverpool Street every day for various assignments across the city.

When not tickling the ivories, she showcased her impressive vocal talent by joining a gospel choir to perform Whitney Houston's 80s hit 'I Want To Dance With Somebody'. Gemma Collins, also known as The GC, wowed audiences and judges alike on 'All Together Now' in 2018 with her rendition of Shirley Bassey's 'Big Spender'.

Gemma enjoys the company of fellow musicians, including her good friends John and Edward, better known as Jedward from X Factor fame.

Last month, they shared with the Mirror every time they see their friend she is looking slimmer and happier than ever.

The duo commented: "Every time we see her, there's always a change. She looks like she's getting younger by the day! When you're on your own weightloss journey, you don't necessarily see the changes, because you keep seeing yourself every day. But when you haven't seen each other for a week or two, like us with Gemma - woah, we could see the difference!".

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It's believed that Gemma has slimmed down by four dress sizes and shed over two stone, thanks to fat loss injections. She's been open about her struggle with weight, saying she "tried almost every diet" without seeing results.

After much thought, she decided to try GLP-1 weight loss injections, under medical guidance.