Gemma Atkinson confirms Hits Radio return date and sends Brooke Vincent message
15.03.2024 - 19:21
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Gemma Atkinson has revealed the date she'll be returning to Hits Radio. The actress, 39, hosted the drive time slot with Mike Toolan on the Bauer radio station.
Gemma, from Bury, has been on maternity leave after welcoming her second child with Strictly star Gorka Marquez in July. The couple, who met when former Hollyoaks star Gemma took part in Strictly Come Dancing in 2017, welcomed their first child, a daughter called Mia, in July 2019.
Gemma was replaced by Coronation Street star Brooke Vincent while on maternity leave. During a chat at the end of Friday's show (March 15), Gemma, Mike and Brooke had a lovely catch-up, while Gemma praised Brooke for her time on the show.
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Gemma also shared what she'd miss about maternity leave. Mike asked Gemma: "How are you feeling about coming back at working with me?" Following a slight pause, he joked: "Hello? Has the line gone down? It's gone very quiet!"
Gemma responded: "No, it's a double-edged sword... It's nice to have a routine. When you're a new mum the routine goes out the window so it's nice to feel a little bit like yourself again..."
Gemma added: "But I'm also going to miss trashy daytime TV with a piece of toast with [Thiago] on my knee because I don't have to go out... I'm never going to get maternity leave again, so I'm wanting to make the most of it."
Brooke pointed out that Gemma hasn't really had any rest on her maternity leave as she 'hasn't stopped,' with plenty of projects still on the go - including the release of her debut children's book this week, Dogs Don't Dance.
Gemma went on to confirm that she'd be returning to Hits Radio on Wednesday, April 17. She