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Strictly's Gorka Marquez finally addresses 'sore loser' face in final after fan accusations

Gorka Marquez has finally gone on the record about his highly publicised 'bad loser' face in the Strictly Come Dancing final admitting that he was disappointed not to win the show last year.

Having made the final twi9ce before, with Alexandra Burke and Maisie Smith, Spanish pro Gorka found himself back in contention for ballroom glory alongside Helen Skelton. The ex Blue Peter presenter had a rather shaky start to life on Strictly, even fleeing rehearsals through a fire door at one point, but came into her own as her partnership with Gorka flourished.

The couple were many people's pick for the Glitterball trophy, but in the end were pipped to victory by Hamza Yassin and Jowita Przystal. As the result was announced live on the BBC, the camera cut to Gorka, who was looking rather stony faced, while, in contrast, Helen looked happy for their rivals.

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