Gorka Marquez was quick to respond to a post from Helen Skelton as he was featured in her Strictly Come Dancing highlights after attending the final. Last year, the pair were the ones competing as the BBC One dance contest reached its climax.
30.11.2023 - 17:29 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Gemma Atkinson has opened up about her big personal plan for the New Year which led her to admit: "I don't want to feel like that again!" The Hits Radio host was discussing how she felt during her second pregnancy earlier this year.
Bury-born Gemma welcomed her second child into the world with her Strictly Come Dancing star fiancé Gorka Marquez back in July - a son named Thiago Thomas Marquez. The couple, who met on the BBC One dance contest in 2017, announced back in January that they were expanding their brood after welcoming their first child, Mia, just over four years earlier at the start of July 2019.
During her pregnancy, Gemma didn't shy away from sharing her excitement at getting back into her fitness routine once Thiago, known as Tio for short, was born, but only when it was safe to do so and she has since continued to share updates on her progress on social media.
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After seeking help from specialists, Gemma has revealed she plans to return to the gym in the New Year alongside her former personal trainer. In a throwback video of herself in action, the 39-year-old typed on Instagram: "You guys remember evil Steve right?? He put me through my paces for 12 weeks @ultimateperformancelive before i had Mia. Well, I’ve decided from January I’m going back for another 12 weeks!
"I want to see strength wise if I’m still capeable to hit those PB’s 5 years later and after two babies. Weight wise I’m very nearly back to what I was pre pregnancy. (I’m about 6lb off) Those that have followed me a while know I’ve never
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Tess Daly has been flooded with messages after she shared an unseen moment from the Strictly Come Dancing final. The presenter fronted the last live show of this year's BBC One dance contest on Saturday night (December 16) alongside Claudia Winkleman.
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Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola's 'real feelings' towards their win have been uncovered by a body language expert who has anaylsed their reaction following the Strictly Come Dancing final. The former Coronation Street star and her Italian dance partner emereged victorious on Saturday night (December 16).
Strictly Come Dancing viewers have been left with a demand over one of the show's professional dancers after he was linked to a 'missing' star during the 2023 finale. Giovanni Pernice was spotted back in the ballroom on Saturday night (December 16) as this year's BBC One dance contest came to an end.
It was an emotional night as the final couple to leave Strictly Come Dancing made a sad exit with just a week to go until the final. Saturday night's semi-final saw epic routines, standing ovations and plenty of tears with only three couples getting to go through for one last chance at lifting the Glitterball trophy.
I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here fans have been left begging each other 'do the right thing' as they hit out at the voting public following the penultimate episode of the series. On Saturday night (December 9) Josie Gibson became the latest contestant to be eliminated.
Gemma Atkinson is known for keeping it real on social media and her latest update was no different as she appeared to be counting down the days until her fiancee Gorka Marquez returned home.
Ryan Thomas has shared his sadness over a 'last' while Gemma Atkinson also appeared emotional over the end of Steph's Packed Lunch. Both former soap stars have made regular appearances on the Channel 4 show which is set to air for the last time on Friday (December 8).
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Christine McGuinness told fans she'd 'had enough' before saying she was 'lost' as she stunned her fans and followers with a string of new snaps. The model and TV personality has been treating her loyal following to a bunch of fresh content after a previous period of silence.
Rochelle Humes said she was 'so happy' as she offered a mid-flight update while travelling to Australia to support her husband Marvin as the eliminations continue in I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here.
Gemma Atkinson was stunned when she found 'graffiti' on her home - but worry not, she asked for it to be there. The Hits Radio host enlisted some help to add an extra Christmassy touch to her Greater Manchester home to impress her eldest child.
Antony Cotton has thrown support behind his former Coronation Street co-star Ellie Leach as the Strictly Come Dancing final approaches. The actor, who has played factory worker Sean Tully in the ITV soap since 2011, said he is 'so proud' of the former Faye Windass actress, who is in the running for the Glitterball trophy.
Strictly Come Dancing star Annabel Croft has been flooded with support after sharing her 'wish' for her co-star after an unusual weekend in the ballroom. The former tennis ace was back performing in the BBC One dance contest over the weekend with professional dancer Johannes Radebe.
Strictly Come Dancing fans fear a 'crime' may take place before the end of the series as they made a complaint on Saturday night (December 2). The BBC One dance contest returned to screens after being thrown into chaos just hours before the quarter-finals.
Scott Thomas has joked his brother Adam is still 'clinging' to his Strictly Come Dancing credentials as he got involved in his older sibling's training for Dancing on Ice. Ryan Thomas is currently in the midst of training for the ITV skating competition which begins in January.
Rylan Clark has been hilariously teased by his famous pal which led him to deliver only a one-word response. The BBC Radio 2 host was ticking another dream, no doubt, off the bucket list this week as he spent the day with none other than Cher.
Ellie Leach has told her fans 'you're not alone' as she offered a personal update amid her busy training schedule with Vito Coppola. The former Coronation Street actress is currently working hard for another week competing on Strictly Come Dancing.