Gemma Atkinson announces brand new TV role on show that helped her and daughter through lockdown

Gemma Atkinson has opened up about the struggles she felt when raising her toddler during lockdown. The mum-of-one feared the isolation would have a long-term impact on her daughter Mia, who she welcomed in July 2019 with her fiancé, Strictly Come Dancing professional Gorka Márquez.

Gemma Atkinson got caught up in chaos at Manchester airport as she returned from her first family holiday with fiancé Gorka Márquez and their two year old daughter, Mia. The actress, 37, had enjoyed a trip to Tenerife with Gorka and Mia, however was caught up in a rush as they returned to the UK on Wednesday.

Gemma Atkison has delighted her followers with glorious sun-soaked snaps over the last week as she enjoyed a glorious break away with her family in Tenerife.MORE: Gemma Atkinson's daughter Mia hits big milestone on holidayHowever, her holiday bliss took a bit of a turn, and on Wednesday the former Strictly star documented the airport nightmare she had on the way home.WATCH: The adorable way Gemma killed time with daughter MiaTaking to her Instagram to share the ordeal, the mother-of-one captioned an adorable video of her and two-year-old daughter Mia sitting on the airport floor.READ: Strictly's Gemma Atkinson reveals reason behind social media absence – 'Sorry'RELATED: Strictly's Gemma Atkinson wows with rare glimpse inside baby Mia's roomShe wrote: "How we killed time waiting for luggage last night at Manchester airport… The staff at the airport were brilliant with us, however they are extremely understaffed which made everything so much slower. Tenerife was Mia's first trip abroad "We arrived 4hrs before our flight and it took around 2hrs to get through security.

Gemma Atkinson displayed her toned figure in a mismatched bikini as she posed with her daughter Mia while on holiday.The 37 year old enjoyed a trip to Tenerife with Strictly partner Gorka Márquez and their three year old and wasted no time in soaking in the sun as she was pictured rocking a two-piece in the hot weather. Gemma’s fit frame was highlighted as she wore a green ribbed bikini top with a pair of black low rise bikini bottoms and she accessorised her poolside look with a gold pendant chain necklace and dark tinted tortoiseshell sunglasses. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.

Strictly star Gemma Atkison always has something in the pipeline but the mother-of-one is currently taking a well-earned rest on a sun-soaked holiday with her family.MORE: Strictly's Gemma Atkinson wows with rare glimpse inside baby Mia's roomTaking to her Instagram, the ex-Hollyoaks actress delighted fans with some fun updates from her time away and on Thursday she revealed that daughter Mia, two, hit a big milestone while they were away. WATCH: Gemma reveals Mia's big milestone to her followersThe mum-of-one said on her Instagram Stories, "We were on the beach today for the first time…in Mia's life! We went on the beach, didn't we."RELATED: Gemma Atkinson shares exciting news - and daughter Mia approves!READ: Gemma Atkinson shows off toned legs in leotardShe continued as she held up a Mini Mouse beach bucket to the camera: "14 quid for this in a hotel.

Gemma Atkinson has revealed why she has been absent from social media since the weekend. The mother-of-one's last post was shared on Mother's Day, when she paid tribute to her mum Sandra with an old video of them together when she was a baby.MORE: Strictly's Gemma Atkinson wows with rare glimpse inside baby Mia's roomTaking to her Stories on Wednesday morning, the former Strictly Come Dancing star shared a picture of a blue sky and some palm trees and revealed: "Sorry for the radio silence! I'm all good (thank you for asking).

Gemma Atkinson hasn't held back as she shares the brutally honest things people don't often tell mums-to-be. The Hits Radio host became a mum for the first time back in July 2019 when she gave birth to her now two-year-old daughter Mia who she shares with Strictly Come Dancing star Gorka Marquez.

Strictly Come Dancing star Gorka Marquez gazed lovingly at his fiancee Gemma Atkinson after the couple were reunited. Gorka was delighted to be back home after being away touring on the Firedance Latin dance spectacular.

Gemma Atkinson welcomed the spring in a pretty floral skirt on a girls' night out.

Gemma Atkinson has been praised again this week as she shared some more natural, yet glam, snaps to her Instagram.