Strictly star Helen Skelton, who is currently taking part in the Strictly Live Tour, appeared on ITV's Loose Women today on Friday, February, 3 to discuss the behind the scenes secrets of the show.
Helen was partnered up with Gorka Marquez last year and made it all the way to the final in the BBC dance competion, however, despite winning the hearst of the nation she narrowly missed out on winning the Glitterball trophy.
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And now she is taking to the dance floor once more with new partner Kai Widdrington after it was revealed that Gorka was sitting the live tour out once again this year in order to spend time with his family.
However, never too far away, Gorka couldn't resist leaving the Countryfile presenter a little message as he surprised her live on air during her segment.
Gorka, who had appeared on the show on Tuesday, had pre-recorded a message for his former dance partner and close friend Helen, much to her surprise.
Kay Adams revealed the surprise before Gorka's face appeared on the screen. He said: "Hello it's me I knew you were on Loose Women today, I was there on Tuesday and I miss you so I just want to say lots of love.
"I know you are in the middle of the strictly tour, you are smashing it, keep dancing, keep doing what you are doing and I can't wait to see you soon."
Helen went on to discuss the close bond between the two of them, as she revealed while he is not physically taking part in the live tour, he is still very much a part of it.
She said: "He is just selfless, all the routines he created were for me, they were all to make me look good, he never once tried to take any of the limelight, he doesn't get the credit he deserves.
"It took me a while to find my stride, he gave me a kick up the bum in the best possible way, he phones most days to see how it's going.
Helen said Gorka had gone to watch the show on Saturday night and she was nervous of what he would think. She laughed: "When Gorka came to the show on Saturday night I was so nervous and I was like 'was it alright?!' and he said 'yeah it was good.'"
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