GEMMA Collins has revealed she wants to legally ADOPT her 33-year-old Irish pals Jedward.
The reality TV icon, 44, has enjoyed a close friendship with The X Factor stars since meeting on Celebrity Big Brother in 2017.
But since the musical duo John and Edward lost their their mum to cancer in February 2019, Gemma has become a mothering figure in their lives.
Gemma – who has bravely opened up about her fertility struggles – opened up about her special ties to the singers from Ireland as the new ambassador for Irish bookmaker Paddy Power.
She told The Sun: "Paddy Power is a massive family and reminds me of my surrogate children, Jedward.
"I adopted them. Not officially, but I'd like to."
Gemma, who is step-mum to her fiancé Rami Hawash's son, has Irish roots having researched her ancestry on BBC show Who Do You Think You Are?
"My granddad on my father's side is Irish," Gemma continued, while speaking at the launch of Paddy Power and The Hippodrome Casino's Paddy's Sportsbook.
"The irish have always got a smile on their face and a glint in their eye. They're just such a vibe, you know.
They're always really positive and they've got a magic about them. I wouldn't change that for anything.
"Jedward took me to Ireland years ago and we went to a little pub and had a guinness.
"They're actually very busy boys. They do a lot of work that I don't think people know about. They're always travelling here, there and everywhere. They sing, they dance, they act.
"I mean, they're special. They're from Ireland at the end of the day. They are national Irish treasures, two little leprechauns.
"I need to put it to the guys to officially adopt them. I need to put it to the guys for sure, but they're like such a ball of fun.
"I love them to death. We're just like, we are like a family and it makes me feel close to my Irish roots."
John and Edward Grimes, were right their mother's side in her final days and played Fleetwood Mac as she passed away due to a five-year battle with leukemia.
Appearing on The Late Late Show, the pair told Ryan Tubridy they are heartbroken their mother won't be able to go to their weddings or see their kids.
Their bond with Gemma has grown stronger since their mum's death, telling The Sun: Jedward said: "Gemma is full of love and naturally a very caring soul like our guardian angel.
"We are so thankful to have her in our lives.
"Our mum would have loved Gemma.
"We have lived so much life together she basically has adopted us we don't need the paperwork."
Gemma celebrated the UK's first fully-licensed Sportsbook housed in London's Leicester Square last week, having been made the new face of Paddy Power earlier this year.
She joined fellow brand ambassadors Peter Crouch and Danny Dyer on the green carpet for the glitzy occasion, with jockey Harry Cobden and world champion boxer Shannon Courtenay.
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