Gemma Atkinson and Gorka Marquez talk about first ever time they met as fans 'can't wait' for new series
23.08.2023 - 17:07
/ manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Gemma Atkinson has talked about the moment she first met her husband to be Gorka Marquez during the early stages of Strictly. The radio presenter shared a trailer for their upcoming television series, which reveals what they said the first time they saw each other.
Posting the short video clip to the mum-of-two's excited fans on Instagram, Gemma commented: "A week today until the first episode of “Gemma & Gorka: life behind the lens” airs on @wtvchannel & @uktvplay." The trailer shows both Gemma and professional dancer Gorka recounting the very early stages of rehearsals for the Strictly Come Dancing Show, which is when the two first made contact.
An extract from one of the first episodes of the show shared on the celebrity's Instagram shows a pregnant Gemma touching her toes, explaining that was the position she was in when Gorka came behind her and said hello.
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Gemma said in the reel: "And that was the first time I saw him, literally. I came up and I laughed and I turned round and I said you alright? He said yeah yeah, I am Gorka. I said Gemma, nice to meet you.
"He went nice to meet you. And then we carried on and that was the first I'd ever met him."
Gorka continued: "I came home and my friend was like, hey how was the day. Do you know who you think you are going to dance with? I was like no idea but there is this blonde girl, I cannot dance with her because she is too tall for me. But she is so hot."
Followers responded to the post, saying they 'can't wait' for the new show, which goes back to when their first child Mia was born. Instagram user Zoe Copeland said: "Cannot wait for this! I love you two as a