There looks set to be a well known face in the Strictly Come Dancing audience in Blackpool this weekend when pro Gorka Marquez's famous fiancée Gemma Atkinson returns to the show, five years on from making the final.
Gorka, who reached the final the same year as other half Gemma, alongside X Factor star Alexandra Burke, is doing very well in the new series of the BBC show, with him and celeb partner Helen Skelton yet to drop into the dreaded dance-off and odds on them lifting the Glitterball trophy next month shortening all the time.
Gorka and ex Blue Peter host Helen are making the trip to Blackpool on the back of a great few weeks in the Strictly ballroom, which has seen them achieve a series high score of 37 out of 40 for their jive and then finish near the top of the standings again last week, after a well executed salsa to Despacito. Helen has been injured this week as she and Gorka prepare to perform a Quickstep in the famous Tower Ballroom and they look set to be cheered on by Gemma, who has been a huge supporter of Gorka and Helen's partnership from the get-go.
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Ex Hollyoaks and Emmerdale actress Gemma reached the final, alongside Aljaz Škorjanec back in 2017, the year Strictly was won by Joe McFadden and Katya Jones. She recalled her time on Strictly and Blackpool week on social media, posting some memories and writing: "My Strictly Blackpool experience!" she penned. "Of course I'll be going back next weekend as well," Gemma let slip: "It's the best weekend on Strictly!"
Gemma, now a successful radio host, has not been spotted in the Strictly audience so far this series, however, Gorka has let slip that 'his girls', meaning Gemma and daughter MIa would be making a trip to see him and Helen live in action.
Earlier this week, Gorka paid a heartfelt tribute to Gemma on Instagram to celebrate her birthday. Next to a selection of photos of her and the pair of them together, he wrote: " HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the nicer, funnier, prettier & sexier in our relationship. Thank you for being the best mum, fiancee & friend I could wish. I’ m so grateful to spend everyday of my life with you. We love you @glouiseatkinson."
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