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Jessica Sansome

Helen Skelton reveals 'secret' about her time on BBC Strictly as co-star 'feels' for Gorka Marquez

Helen Skelton has cheekily revealed a 'secret' about her time on Strictly Come Dancing leading to her show co-star saying he 'feels' for her former dance partner Gorka Marquez. The Countryfile host and Spanish dancer made it all the way to the final of the BBC One dance contest in December.

Helen, 39, impressed viewers as they watched her blossom in the ballroom after attempting to hit the fire exit on week one. But the pair just missed out on the coveted Glitterball trophy to the show's eventual 2022 winners Hamza and Jowita Przystal.

The former Blue Peter presenter has been wowing audiences across the country as she takes part in the Strictly Come Dancing Live tour - but without Gorka. Helen has instead been paired with Kai Widdrington for the string of live shows, which included a stop at Manchester's AO Arena on Saturday (January 28) and Sunday (January 29) night, after Gorka decided not to sign up for the shows.

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