Reality TV legend Gemma Collins voted celeb Brits most want to party with on a night out
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REALITY TV legend Gemma Collins is the celebrity that most people want a night out with, a survey says.
A new poll revealed Gen Z revellers want to paint the town red with The GC, as the 44-year-old claimed more than a quarter of the vote.
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The party queen is the number one celebrity most Brits want to join for a night out
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Gemma will front the 'SlayStation' at King's Cross on Saturday
The ex-TOWIE star beat out This Morning's Alison Hammond and Katie Price to take the top spot.
The study of 2,000 Brits by train ticket app Trainline also revealed that three in four 18 to 34-year-olds believe a night on the town begins at home.
Some 80 per cent say the journey is one of the most important elements of going 'out out' and three in five use the train ride into town to do last-minute make-up.
It comes as Gemma will launch a pop-up glam stop named 'SlayStation', after teaming up with Trainline.
It will give women a glam touch-up at the packed King's Cross train station, in Central London, on Saturday.
Those passing through the city or heading to Beyonce's Cowboy Carter concert will be able to get a free last-minute touch-up from professional hair stylists and makeup artists.
Gemma said: "Listen, the best part of any night is the build-up.
"It's the getting glam, the playlist, the group chat chaos, and all those deep, hilarious, 'why did we even start talking about this?' moments on the journey to the venue.
"SlayStation is all about bringing the glam - a bit of hair, a bit of makeup, and a whole lot of fabulous.
"If you're stepping out, step out ready to slay."
Figures also showed one in five of 18-24-year-olds are prepared to travel a staggering 50 miles to get to their main event.
Sarah Helppi, UK Country Director at Trainline, said: "At Trainline, we know that great nights out start long before you reach the venue - they start with the journey.
"Whether it's touching up your look on the train, sharing music playlists, or those conversations that only happen en route, travel has become an essential part of the night.
"That's why we launched SlayStation - to celebrate the journey and make it as iconic as the destination."
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