Strictly Come Dancing's Gorka Marquez has issued an update on his future in the hit BBC show.
The professional dancer was partnered with Helen Skelton on the latest season of the hit BBC contest. The pair competed in last night's final and wowed judges with three thrilling performances to cap off their Strictly adventure.
However, they fell just short in the bid to lift the Glitterball as they lost out in the public vote to eventual winners Hamza Yassin and Jowita Przystał. The dancer has taken to Instagram to issue a tribute to his dance partner as he reflected on the latest series.
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He said: "Oh… Where to start, It has been an 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."
Gorka also offered his support to the eventual winners and his fellow finalists. He said: "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."
It is the third time Gorka has been unsuccessful in a Strictly final, but the dancer seems ready to have another go at winning the Glitterball as he confirmed he is looking forward to next year's series.
He said: "Strictly 23 lets go!!! In the mean time Keep dancing!!" Gorka was flooded with messages of support after the update.
Molly Rainford said: "Love you both." Carlos Gu added: "You are a fabulous human!! Love you."
Michelle posted: "My winners. Your couples choice dance will go down in Strictly history!"
Tracey commented : "So gutted for you both, you were definitely my winners."
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