Strictly star Gorka Marquez showcases his back tattoo - and it's HUGE

Ex-Strictly Come Dancing professional AJ Pritchard has given his say as to why Katie McGlynn might not have been popular with the audience. Katie and professional dancer Gorka Marquez were the second couple to leave the programme this year after performing their Movie Week dance.

Strictly's Gorka Marquez has dismissed the infamous Strictly curse, insisting that for him, the show is "just a job." The professional dancer appeared on Steph's Packed Lunch with his fiancé, Gemma Atkinson, and opened up about how they get into character for the intimate dances. Likening it to an acting job, he said: "For me, I know there are a lot of rumours about the Strictly curse, but I can guarantee you that for all of us it is a job.

Strictly pro dancer Gorka Marquez has spilled the beans on the so-called 'Strictly Curse' alongside his fiance Gemma Atkinson.

Katie McGlynn has firmly shut down talk that she and Gorka Marquez don't get on in their first interview since they were voted off Strictly Come Dancing.

Strictly Come Dancing viewers were stunned after judge Craig Revel Horwood made a saucy comment to dancer Gorka Marquez.

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.

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.