The Online Reaction
After the episode aired, Twitter users and others mocked Gemma’s teeth relentlessly. Some trolls even labeled her with hurtful nicknames, and Gemma later said the abuse affected her emotionally — she “wanted to cry” and experienced a breakdown because of the backlash.
What Caused Her Teeth Condition?
Gemma’s dental appearance was reportedly the result of an accident when she was younger — she hit a lamppost while walking backward as a child, which badly damaged her mouth. This led to years of bullying at school before her TV appearance.
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