BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Gorka Marquez told 'love you' in emotional message from co-star after 'trauma' post
01.01.2024 - 15:21
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Gorka Marquez has been branded his co-star's 'best friend' as she sent an emotional message after speaking out on 'trauma' and 'toxicity'. Karen Hauer was responding to her fellow Strictly Come Dancing star and dance partner's post as he ended the year with a little look back on 2023.
Gorka, 33, took to Instagram with a string of snaps taken at different points throughout the year. The carousel of images started with a photo of him with his fiancee Gemma Atkinson and their daughter, Mia, with the photo used at the start of 2023 to announce he was set to become a dad again.
There were then pictures taken on holidays and when the Strictly cast reunited as well as a sweet unseen photo of his son, Thiago, who was born in July. After some more shots of himself and Gemma as well as ones taken during his most recent stint on Strictly, the post ended with an adorable photo of Mia and Thiago, known as Tio for short, both smiling for the camera.
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"Adios 2023," Gorka started the caption of his post before the Spanish dancer continued: "Lots of memories made but excited for all the things 2024 is about to bring!! Love and health for all you guys and HAPPY NEW YEAR."
Karen, who featured in the string of images after the pair toured together earlier in 2023, was quick to respond to the post as she gushed: "You’re my best friend. Love you & your family." Fellow Strictly stars including Carlos Gu also replied, writing: "Love Marquz’s family."
Former dance partner Helen Skelton also replied: "Happy new year top team," before fans were quick to send