Strictly's Gorka Marquez counting down the days until he is reunited with Gemma Atkinson

Gemma Atkinson melted her fans' hearts this week with a sweet post in which she talked about being apart from her partner, Gorka Marquez.Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the Strictly pro has to stay in London for the duration of the show, rather than travelling back to greater Manchester to see his family.MORE: Strictly's Gorka Marquez counting down the days until he is reunited with Gemma AtkinsonThis has meant that Gemma and Gorka have been separated for several weeks, and the dancer hasn't seen

direct to your inboxGemma Atkinson has opened up about missing Gorka Marquez as they're kept apart for nine weeks. Hits Radio Presenter Gemma has remained in Manchester with daughter Mia while Gorka rehearses and competes in Strictly Come Dancing in London.

© @Copyright HELLO! Hello! Magazine Being temporarily separated from her partner Gorka Marquez while he competes on Strictly Come Dancing has got Gemma Atkinson reminiscing about their early romance, much to the delight of her fans!READ: Fans convinced Gorka Marquez to propose to Gemma Atkinson this ChristmasThe pair met on the BBC dancing competition back in 2017, when Gemma was coupled with Aljaz Skorjanec and Gorka danced with Alexandra Burke.

Gorka Marquez and Dianne Buswell have known each other since they were teenagers? MORE: Remembering the Strictly Come Dancing stars who are no longer with usThe Strictly stars shared a photo of themselves taken many years ago, so long ago in fact, that Dianne's bright red locks are nowhere to be seen!Gorka was the first to share the snap in October, writing: "Look what popped up on my memories."WATCH: Gemma Atkinson tears up after surprise from boyfriend Gorka MarquezBefore long, Dianne shared

© @Copyright HELLO! Hello! Magazine is clearly missing both her partner and the freedom of being able to travel pre-lockdown.The Hollyoaks actress is currently spending time at home with her daughter Mia, with the pair sitting down every Saturday night to watch star Gorka take to the dancefloor with his celebrity partner .Reminiscing about spending time abroad with her boyfriend before the COVID-19 pandemic, "2018 somewhere in the Mediterranean.

© @Copyright HELLO! Hello! Magazine Actress and Strictly pro dancer are one of our favourite celebrity couples – down to earth and they love keeping us up to date with their fun home life on social media.In a previous interview with , former Hollyoaks star Gemma revealed when she and Gorka are going to start thinking about having a sibling for their one-year-old daughter Mia, and the timings may surprise you.

Strictly Come Dancing star Gorka Marquez has apologised to his girlfriend Gemma Atkinson for missing her birthday. Gorka, 30, is currently isolating away from his girlfriend Gemma, 36, and their daughter Mia due to the Strictly’s coronavirus rules.The dancer, who is paired with EastEnders star Maisie Smith, shared a lengthy tribute to former Hollyoaks star Gemma and penned a heartfelt message on his Instagram.