Strictly Come Dancing professional Gorka Marquez has given a hint about his Strictly Come Dancing future following the disappointment of Saturday's final. The Spaniard missed out on lifting the glitterball trophy again having reached the final of the BBC dance show for the third time after also doing so in 2017 and 2020.
His partner Helen Skelton produced strong performances in their three routines on the night, which earned the Countryfile presenter high praise from the judges. However, Hamza Yassin and pro Jowita Przystal were ultimately voted the winners by the public.
Many viewers felt Gorka's disappointment was written all over his face following the announcement, with some speculation that he may not continue on the show beyond this series. However, the 32-year-old indicated he will be back as he reflected on this year's series in a lengthy post on Instagram, reported Liverpool Echo.
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Gorka shared a series of black and white photos with Helen as he wrote: "Oh… Where to start, It’s has been a incredible journey. I feel so grateful I got not only to dance with you @helenskelton but also to be by your side in your own personal journey and see your transformation from day one.
"Thank you for all the memories, laughs, coffees, toast, parent chats, car journeys. Like I said yesterday In the show you’re a special person who light up a room when walks in and I am so proud you got to smile and shine again.
"I’ve loved every single moment dancing with you and I am so proud of us until the last dance! You’re a Star."
He went on to acknowledge their fellow finalists, writing: "Big congratulations!! to the @bbcstrictly champions @jowitaprzystal @hamzayassin90 you guys have been amazing the whole series and deserve it. Congrats to the other couples in the Final @vitocoppola @fleureast @gkx_carlos @mollyrainford it has been a pleasure to share the floor with you guys."
Gorka continued: "Thank you to everyone that works in the show from production, dance team, cameras, wardrobe, hair and make-up. You guys are legends and I am so grateful to be part of the Best show in tele. @sarahjamesface @jack.will.g thank you for your trust in me."
He also addressed Strictly viewers as he looked ahead to next year, adding: "And to all of you guys! The biggest THANK YOU, because without you we wouldn’t be here and your lovely messages of support means the world. Strictly 23 lets go!!! In the mean time Keep dancing!!"
Gorka was flooded with messages of support for him and Helen. Fellow finalist Molly Rainford replied: "Love you both" and her pro partner Carlos Gu added: "You are a fabulous human!! Love you."
Many of his followers also replied with well wishes, with several declaring he and Helen were "robbed". Tracey Umpelby commented: "So gutted for you both, you were definitely my winners."
Ore Oduba wrote: "You guys were amazing all series! So proud of you both." Michelle Brown posted: "My winners. Your couples choice dance will go down in Strictly history!"
Allison Davey posted: "Stole the show last night. My winners from the start. So gutted for you both. Fantastic partnership and what you did for Helen just shows what a fabulous teacher/friend/pro you are xx."
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