Jedward and Gemma Collins get in a very festive spirit as they celebrate Christmas Day together

Former The Only Way Is Essex star Gemma Collins was joined by X Factor icons John and Edward Grimes as they rang in the festive celebrations together on Christmas Day

Gemma Collins and Jedward are having a very merry Christmas - having untied to celebrate the holy day.

Taking to social media, the former The Only Way Is Essex star, 43, revealed she has been spending lots of quality time with close family as well as X Factor icons John and Edward Grimes, 33 - who are known for performing as singing duo Jedward. And the trio have embraced the festive spirit - with the singing of songs, preparation of food, and dressing up in matching pyjamas together.

Taking to social media on Wednesday, the celebrities revealed that they are spending Christmas together. On Christmas morning, Jedward showed that they had woken up in the same house as Gemma and her 49-year-old fiancé, Rami Hawash. Footage showed the stars together in a wood panel walled home - with Jedward declaring: "It’s Christmas. We’re in our cosy PJs."

Gemma could then be heard remarking: "They’re my slippers!" Further footage showed the Irish singers in Gemma's bedroom, with the Towie star saying: "Yes, Rammy. You’ve got the pyjamas. Don’t worry. Got the Christmas bedding on."

The previous evening, the stars had spent time together in a Christmas lights installation. Singing alongside the pop stars, Gemma could be heard saying: "It’s gonna be a L-O-V-E love-mas, it’s you and me, xo kiss kiss. Merry Christmas." The boys then added: "We are sending you all Jeward energy this Christmas." And Gemma then wished her followers her best wishes, saying: "Love. Happy Christmas. Happy New Year. Sending you ,to son love and good vibes and energy."

Earlier, Gemma had shared footage from her kitchen where a huge Christmas Eve feast was being prepared. Giving commentary, she said: "The gammon is coming along. We’ve got Lucy Little putting the cloves on. Everyone’s happy. My mother’s had her hair and make-up done." And later she shared further footage of more meat being prepared and mixed with garlic. She remarked: "Getting the gammon going. Oh it’s beef, sorry. It’s all the same, innit. It tastes nice."

Over the weekend, fans watched Gemma interact with American superstar Katy Perry during her Night of a Lifetimes ITV concert. Approaching the star while she was on stage, the Firework singer said to the reality star: "Oh my god. Wait, you are the hun of all huns. You are my icon. I use you to interpret my feelings through the memes that you bless us with."

Sounding stunned, Gemma responded: "Really? You’ve seen them?" To which Katy then gushed: "I’ve seen them! Babes, you’re my icon!" Gemma then asked Katy what she and fiancé Orlando Bloom plan to do for Christmas, and she told her they were looking forward to going carol singing in her local neighbourhood.

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