Katie McGlynn's epic pre-Strictly beauty transformation which saw her ditch pink hair

Gemma Atkinson has sent a supportive message to Katie McGlynn following her shock exit from Strictly Come Dancing in the second week.

While the Strictly curse is well known, less is said about the contestants that don't exactly hit it off with their professional dance partners, Producers may carefully consider each pairing. However, that doesn't stop the occasional fallout from occurring.

Katie McGlynn, who played Sinead Tinker in Coronation Street, has swapped the cobbles for the dancefloor, appearing in the 2021 cast of Strictly Come Dancing. From her current dating status through to her former romantic connection with professional dancer Giovanni Pernice, here's everything you need to know about her love life…It is believed the actress is single at the moment after splitting from her boyfriend Benji Roberts a couple of years ago.

Katie McGlynn found herself competing in her first dance-off on Strictly Come Dancing with her professional dance partner Gorka Marquez against Nina Wadia and pro Neil Jones last weekend. Since EastEnders icon Nina became the first celebrity to leave the 2021 series, a source has told OK! Katie, 28, "wasn't happy" to be in the first dance-off.

Strictly Come Dancing professional Gorka Marquez has fired back at claims that he and partner Katie McGlynn don't get on. Setting the record straight regarding his relationship with the former Coronation Street star, Gorka was quick to shut down rumours that the pair weren't connecting.

Gorka Marquez and Katie McGlynn narrowly made it through to week three of Strictly Come Dancing on Sunday.MORE: Gorka Marquez and Gemma Atkinson's family home could be a wellness retreat – insideThe couple found themselves in the bottom two alongside Nina Wadia and Neil Jones and had to dance again to fight for their place in the competition.

Nina Wadia became the first star to be eliminated from the 2021 series of Strictly Come Dancing on Sunday night.The former EastEnders star, 52, faced Katie McGlynn in the show's dreaded dance-off where they had to perform their Saturday night routine once again. Nina and her professional partner Neil Jones performed their Tango to Would I Lie To You? by Eurythmics while Katie, 28, and pro Gorka Márquez did their Jive to Good 4 U by Olivia Rodrigo.

Katie McGlynn first made waves on our television screens as troublesome Jodie ‘Scout’ Allen on BBC’s Waterloo Road from 2011 to 2013. Since then, the Rochdale-born 28 year old went onto play Sinead Tinker in Coronation Street.