Adam Thomas has opened up about the 'frustrating' part of his Strictly Come Dancing journey, being part of the show's 'bubble' and where he hopes to get to in the BBC One dance contest.
15.10.2023 - 18:09 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Gorka Marquez has opened up about his gruelling schedule as he juggles Strictly Come Dancing training and rehearsals as well as being a father-of-two.
The BBC star, 33, became a dad for the second time to baby Thiago with partner Gemma Atkinson, 38, in July. The couple were already proud parents to their four-year-old daughter, Mia.
Gorka isn't the only member of the Strictly family to welcome new additions recently, as Neil Jones became a dad for the first time and Aljaz Skorjanec and Janette Manrara welcomed their baby daughter, Lyra. Speaking about the group of parents, Gorka said: "Yeah, the daddies group! Anton has the twins as well, yeah it’s really good. We have to make a daddies group chat and share tips!"
He added to The Mirror: "I remember when I went away in August for the group numbers, [Aljaz and I] messaged each other and he said, ‘I haven’t slept' and I was like, ‘I’m not at home’ and he was like, ‘Lucky you!’"
"No one wants to be away from their kids for a long time," he added. "At the end of the day I know I’m doing it for them and Mia loves watching it, so I do my best to make them proud of me. I know after this finishes I’ll be home."
Gemma added that she loved watching Gorka on the BBC show with their children at home on a Saturday night instead. She said: "[Mia] is just gutted that Will Mellor isn’t dancing this year! She’s so obsessed with Will, she likes Adam Thomas as well now, doesn’t she?
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