Gemma Atkinson thinks her dad's ghost plays tricks on her

Gemma Atkinson has told fans she needs “practise” after not wearing make-up for a year. The actress took to her Instagram stories to confess she’d not worn a scrap of make-up since she last attended an event and said she needed to prepare for when life returns to normal.

© @Copyright HELLO! Hello! Magazine Gemma Atkinson has the best solution for a common parenting problem – carrying around endless snacks for her daughter Mia!MORE: Gorka Marquez teases huge surprise for Gemma Atkinson on 3rd anniversaryWhether your little one has a bottomless pit for a stomach or loves to eat little and often, many parents will understand the practical problems that come with transporting food during trips out of the house.

Strictly Come Dancing star Gorka Marquez has revealed he has planned a special surprise for his third anniversary with Gemma Atkinson on Friday.Appearing on Steph's Packed Lunch the day before, the professional dancer confessed he has already confided in Gemma's mum.Exclusive: Gemma Atkinson on the challenges of bringing up baby MiaWATCH: Gemma Atkinson talks possible marriage to Strictly's Gorka Marquez"I have something to plan but I will not say or I will give it away… your mum knows

Gemma Atkinson and Gorka Marquez have melted hearts after sharing a sweet clip of their baby daughter Mia reading a book - but it was her choice of reading material that really touched her mum!Alongside the heartwarming video, Gemma posted a photo of her little girl turning the pages to children's book, Emmeline Pankhurst: 8 (Little People, Big Dreams).READ: Gemma Atkinson reflects on long-distance love with Gorka Marquez"Just casually sat reading a book on Emmeline Pankhurst.

© @Copyright HELLO! Hello! Magazine Strictly star Gorka Marquez opened up about his relationship with Gemma Atkinson in an Instagram Q&A at the weekend.

© @Copyright HELLO! Hello! Magazine Gemma Atkinson revealed that her 18-month-old daughter Mia is having a "dummy moment," and insists on having a dummy in her mouth when at home.

Gemma Atkinson shared another powerful body positive message with her fans on Friday, even posting an old photo of herself in which a surprising navel tattoo was visible!MORE: Gemma Atkinson shares hilarious photo of Gorka Marquez while she was in labourThe piece has since been removed, and appears to be a phrase written in another language.Touching on the subject, the famous mum said: "In these pics before my tattoo laser."As for her message, the fitness guru spoke about her health journey,

Gemma Atkinson and Gorka Marquez are living proof that absence does make the heart grow fonder.

Gemma Atkinson took to Instagram on Sunday in celebration of her mum Sandra's birthday. The former Emmerdale actress shared a series of snapshots with fans, including one showing the pair with baby Mia, and another showing Sandra with Gemma's stepdad, Peter.MORE: Gemma Atkinson shares hilarious photo of Gorka Marquez while she was in labourShe wrote: "Happy Birthday to my wonderful Mum! It's only now being a mum myself I realise how hard your job is.