Gemma Atkinson and Gorka Marquez face 'rough patch' due to 'work struggles'
21.01.2024 - 16:05
/ dailyrecord.co.uk
Gemma Atkinson and Gorka Marquez's relationship is reportedly being tested as the Strictly Come Dancing star's work has put strain on their family.
A source has claimed the Hollyoaks star was frustrated after the Spanish born dancer could not make it home during the final six weeks of the last BBC series - despite being voted out in week three. Now, a new job will require Gorka to be away from home even more, which has been "disappointing" for the actress.
Gorka has now signed on to be a judge on Spain's version of Strictly - Bailando con las Estrellas - which will be filming in Madrid. They added that the couple have been unable to visit his parents in Bilbao with son Thiago - who was born back in July as his dad was gearing up for Strictly's return.
As reported by the Mirror, a source said: “Gemma knows how important Gorka’s work is to him and goes above and beyond to be supportive. But she found it challenging when he wasn’t able to travel back to Manchester to spend time with her and the kids, even when he’d been voted off last year’s series.
She’d been hoping they would have more time after the show finished, as he usually opts out of the tour to focus on family, but then he signed up to Bailando con las Estrellas, and the plan changed. Gemma knows he’s just wanting to support his family, but it’s disappointing for her.
"It’s a really rough patch for them. Gorka has also been frustrated because they haven’t had time to travel to Bilbao for Thiago to meet his elderly parents.”
The source adds: “Gemma has been effectively raising two kids by herself. She was focusing on the end of the series as the end point – but the judging role was too good an opportunity to miss. As with any couple, the longer they’re apart, the more
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