BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Gorka Marquez says 'I finally can share' as he bags new role away from dancing
12.01.2024 - 12:01
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Gorka Marquez has revealed he's bagged a new role away from Strictly Come Dancing as he told fans he can 'finally share' the news. The dancer took to social media to reveal he'll be swapping dancing for judging on the Spanish version of the hit BBC One dance show.
Gorka, 33, will have to put his dancing shoes to one side and put on his judge's hat for Bailando con las Estrellas. It comes after he teased that he'd ditched the UK for Madrid earlier this week for a then-secret project.
Taking to Instagram, Gorka shared a snap of himself taken on the set as he prepared to get stuck into filming for the series. He typed alongside the dapper-looking photo: "I finally can share the news that I will be one of the Judges in the Spanish version of Strictly 'Bailando con las Estrellas' @bailandoest.
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"So excited to back in Spain and doing the show that changed my whole life and excited to be sat on the other side of the floor this time even if I am not sure I will be able to hold myself and not dance. First show is this Saturday and I can’t wait."
He also shared the exciting news in Spanish which translated as: "I can finally announce I will be one of the jury members for Dancing with the Stars. Very happy to be able to return to Spain and be part of the show that changed my life even though this time being on the other side of the track. Not sure I can resist not dancing though. See you this Saturday for Gala 1."
Gorka's fiancée Gemma Atkinson was quick to show her support as she replied: "Woohoo! So proud and so excited to
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