Reality TV star Gemma Collins believes she is related to the notorious London serial killer Jack the Ripper after appearing on the BBC's family history show Who Do You Think You Are. Ms Collins shot to fame after appearing on The Only Way is Essex, and has now come up with a 'bizarre' theory about her ancestors' roots in Spitalfields.

Gemma Collins finds relatives lived on same street as Jack the Ripper victims - Collins also explores the history of her mother who was adopted, and finds out why her grandmother parted with her

The Only Way Is Essex star Gemma is also in the new cast, telling Metro.co.uk after doing some digging, she was informed that her family had a surprising connection to Jack the Ripper. Jack the Ripper was a serial killer who committed atrocious murders in the late 19th century – and he was never identified, even more than 100 years later.

GEMMA Collins is convinced Jack The Ripper was her great-great grandfather – and plans to contact his ghost to find out the truth. The Towie legend made the bizarre claim while filming an

Gemma Collins is set for an emotional ride as she uncovers her family tree in the latest instalment of Who Do You Think You Are? with an unexpected 'Jack The Ripper' link

Gemma Collins believes she has unmasked Jack the Ripper, with a little help from the BBC’s Who Do You Think You Are?

The former TOWIE star, 43, has been delving into her family tree while filming for an upcoming episode of BBC show Who Do You Think You Are ?

Gemma Collins has suggested that "one of my lot could've actually been Jack The Ripper" following her discoveries on the BBC's Who Do You Think You Are? The TOWIE icon, aged 43, was astonished to learn during filming that her ancestors lived on Dorset Street in London,