Gemma Collins fails to sell out first night of tour as she drinks champagne backstage

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Former The Only Way Is Essex star Gemma Collins kicked off her Big Night Out tour in Manchester on Tuesday evening but it seems not every single seat at the Opera House was sold

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Gemma Collins drinks champagne backstage before tour opening

Gemma Collins kicked off her Big Night Out tour on Tuesday evening, but sadly she didn’t manage to sell out Manchester Opera House.

The 41-year-old reality TV star has a total of seven dates lined up across the country, but it seems she didn’t manage to sell as many tickets up north.

The Opera House in Quay Street, Manchester, is a 1,920-seater commercial touring theatre that plays host to touring musicals, ballet, concerts and a Christmas pantomime – and now the GC.

Despite Gemma declaring that there were 2,000 people in attendance, The Mirror can exclusively reveal that some members of the audience were moved due to empty seats.

Fans of Gemma who were originally meant to be sitting in the gallery were moved forward to the stalls, in order to ensure that the bubbly blonde could see nothing but smiling faces.

Speaking about the content of Gemma’s show, one attendee said: “The first part was entertaining but the second part dragged as she spoke about manifestation and spirituality.

“The audience participation waned a bit and it got a bit cringe,” they added.

Gemma had previously promised fans that the tour would be “absolutely fabulous and the best night out”.

It was reported last summer that the GC is set to set to rake in £250,000 from the tour- with a VIP meet and greet package having been sold at £113.

And it seems she was very much in the mood for a good night out as she was drinking a bottle of champagne backstage as she pre-signed posters for her VIP guests.

As she got ready for her big debut, Gemma was being kept company by her beloved nephew Hayden who she said is her “lucky charm”.

The Mirror has contacted a representative for Gemma asking for comment.