Gemma Atkinson has revealed what her future plans are with Gorka Marquez, over a year after the pair got engaged. The Strictly Come Dancing star got down on one knee on Valentine's Day last year.
08.04.2022 - 16:33 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Fans' hearts melted last month when Gemma Atkinson shared the special moment her toddler reunited with her dad Gorka Marquez after she took her to see him dance for the first time.
The former Hollyoaks and Emmerdale actress and two-year-old Mia were in the audience for Strictly Come Dancing pro Gorka's tour Firedance with co-star Karen Hauer. The show travelled up and down the country with a 'hometown' stop for Gorka at Bridgewater Hall in Manchester.
Gemma, 37, shared video clips from the night at the time with her millions of followers on Instagram of Karen and Gorka on stage before telling her fans that Mia was so moved by the experience she told her mum on the way home that she wants to follow in Gorka's footsteps and become a dancer too.
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"Mia got to see Papa dancing for the first time last night," the Hits Radio host said. "She absolutely loved it and in the car driving home she told me she wants to dance. After watching him on tele it was so nice for her to finally see him live doing what he does best. @gorka_marquez We’re very proud of you!"
Gorka also shared pictures and clips of his little girl giving him a hug backstage after he finished up the show. But he has now spoken about the moment he heard her voice while performing on stage which almost made him cry.
The Spanish dancer appeared on ITV's Lorraine to chat to stand-in host Ranvir Singh alongside two of his Strictly co-stars Neil Jones and Katya Jones about the upcoming professional dancers' tour.
Gorka was asked about leaving Gemma and Mia as he heads out on the road which he says is 'difficult' as it comes off the back of him being away on his own tour before the
Gemma Atkinson has revealed what her future plans are with Gorka Marquez, over a year after the pair got engaged. The Strictly Come Dancing star got down on one knee on Valentine's Day last year.
You could forgive Gorka Marquez for pining for his Spanish hometown but actually, Manchester has become just as much as a home to him and he reckons the two places are not too dissimilar.
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Gorka Marquez has shown that he is ever the doting fiancé and dad as he posted a poignant photo to show how much life has changed for him and Gemma Atkinson in just a few short years. The Strictly Come Dancing star and former soap actress met on the BBC One show in 2017.
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