Gemma Atkinson has addressed family life with Gorka Marquez as they crack on with their latest stint apart. The couple welcomed their son, Thiago, back in July, just over four years after the birth of their daughter Mia.
17.04.2024 - 06:43 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Gemma Atkinson has said it's a 'double-edged sword' as her last maternity leave comes to an end but that's not to say she's not excited about her long-awaited return to the radiowaves. It's been several months since the Bury-born star was co-hosting the drivetime show on Hits Radio.
Gemma has been working on the station's programme from their Manchester studio for a number of years now alongside co-host Mike Toolan and producer Matt. The job came after she presented the Hits Radio breakfast show alongside Gethin Jones and Comedy Dave.
But last May, Gemma temporarily left her role as she headed on maternity leave. The former Hollyoaks and Emmerdale star has since welcomed her second child with Gorka Marquez with son Thiago arriving in July. Thiago's arrival came after the couple, who met when Gemma took part in Strictly Come Dancing in 2017, welcomed their first child, a daughter called Mia, in July 2019.
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The months, however, have now hurtled by and Gemma will be reunited with Mike, who she refers to as 'Tools', and producer Matt on Wednesday (April 17), from 4pm, as she returns to Hits after former Coronation Street star Brooke Vincent kept her seat warm while she was gone.
Speaking exclusively to the Manchester Evening News about her return, Gemma said when asked how she was feeling: "It's a bit of a double-edged sword to be honest," the 39-year-old said. "There's half of me that is really looking forward to having the routine again and being back with Toolan and Producer Matt and engaging with the listeners again because I
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