Gemma Collins has been pictured filming her reality show Diva Forever in Essex despite government advice urging the public to avoid unnecessary social contact due to coronavirus.

In paparazzi snaps Collins is seen chatting in a bagel shop in Brentwood with seven members of crew in tow before visiting her boutique fashion shop, which she is closing amid the pandemic.

Last week Collins urged her followers on social media to "be sensible and do what the government says" regarding the deadly disease, which has so far claimed more than 10,500 lives worldwide.

The former TOWIE star then admitted that she was heading to M&S to stockpile essential goods for the weeks ahead and was "taking no chances" by donning gloves for the shopping trip.

The second series of Diva Forever is expected to air on ITVBe later this spring.