Helen Skelton has had a challenging year after splitting up from her husband, rugby player Richie Myler, who is now expecting a baby with his new partner.Mum-of-three Helen has embraced her time on Strictly, though, including pulling off an impressive Paso Doble with her dance partner Gorka Marquez on Saturday night.SEE: Strictly's Gemma Atkinson teased over second pregnancy by close friendThe dancer paid a heartfelt tribute to Helen following their performance, encouraging her to believe in herself and praising her for being a lovely person and an "amazing" mum.The Spaniard was praised on social media for his kind words, and his fiancée, former Strictly contestant Gemma Atkinson, later took to Instagram to share her feelings.WATCH: Gemma Atkinson responds after fiancé Gorka Marquez's comments on Helen SkeltonVia her Instagram Stories, the star shared a clip of Gorka gushing about the Countryfile presenter, adding a gif of hands clapping and the words: "Absolutely!!!! What he said!!!"MORE: Ola and James Jordan's Strictly verdict: Hamza's perfect Salsa, Helen's unfair scores and the next celebrity exitPHOTOS: Inside Strictly pro Gorka Marquez and Gemma Atkinson's luxurious family homeBefore the judges revealed the pair's scores, Gorka sweetly said: "Can I just say something? I know you have been having a difficult time and I know you've been made to feel like you're not beautiful, or good enough, or anything but if you don't believe in yourself, I believe in you. Gemma applauded her fiancé's words"Everybody here believes in you.
Gemma Atkinson one word response to Gorka's romantic waltz with Helen Skelton on BBC Strictly as daughter watches spellbound
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Proud partner Gemma Atkinson has shared an adorable video of daughter Mia watching Strictly Come Dancing pro Gorka Marquez perform in the third live show of the series with Helen Skelton. On Saturday night professional dancer Gorka impressed with a spellbinding Viennese Waltz to Hopelessly Devoted To You by the late Olivia Newton-John from the iconic film Grease.
Former Emmerdale and Hollyoaks actress Gemma, who competed in the 2017 series where she met her fiance, cheered them on by sharing a snap of them in costume on her Instagram, saying "Good luck Sandy and Danny." And after their latest dance on the BBC dance contest she applauded them by channeling the word favoured by judge Craig Revel-Horwood as she exclaimed: "Ah Ma Zing!!!!!"
Gemma posted a video clip of their three-year-old daughter Mia spellbound as she watched her daddy perform, saying with a crying-laughing emoji: "We're on take 246." The pair scored an impressive 31 points out of 40 for their dreamy routine.
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@lindseyseva tweeted: "Helen and Gorka providing beauty week in week out and making me sob perfect." @the__DAW praised: "Lovely from Helen and Gorka."
@Becky_E_Morris applauded: "Helen and Gorka as Sandy and Danny. Just beautiful." And @magic_at_mungos said: "I want a frock with loads of petticoats like what Helen is wearing. That was dead romantic. Good show Gorka."
Gorka recently showed his support for Hits Radio presenter Gemma as she shared a clip from her time on the BBC drama Casualty playing paramedic Tamzin Bayle. "I want to see you act again!!" he applauded.
As Gorka and former Blue Peter Helen took to the dancefloor for the launch of Strictly Come
Gorka Marquez has fans gushing over his latest post with Gemma Atkinson as she sends message to Helen Skelton
Gorka Marquez had his fans cooing as he posted a sweet video of himself and his fiancée Gemma Atkinson. The dancer is currently busy training for another week on Strictly Come Dancing but being partnered with Helen Skelton means he can still spend time at home in Greater Manchester as she is also based up north.
Gemma Atkinson FaceTimes Gorka’s Strictly partner Helen as she 'brushes off curse'
Back in 2017, Gemma Atkinson was a Strictly Come Dancing finalist herself when she was partnered up with Aljaž Škorjanec. Now, in a new interview with OK!, the presenter has opened up on her thoughts on fiancé Gorka Marquez being partnered up with Helen Skelton.The actress is clearly delighted about Gorka’s celebrity partner for this series as she told us: "We’ve FaceTimed a few times. It’s been absolutely lovely.
Gemma Atkinson shares her plans for 'low stress registry office wedding' with Gorka
Gemma Atkinson and Gorka Marquez have been together for almost five years, and got engaged on Valentine’s Day last year. But when we ask Gemma about their wedding plans, it’s fair to say the couple are decidedly laid-back. "There have been a few times now where we’ve driven past a registry office and said, ‘Shall we just go in and do it? Yeah, let’s do it!’" says Gemma, 37.
Gorka Marquez shares sweet moment daughter discovers he made it through to another week on BBC Strictly Come Dancing
Despite knowing the news himself for almost 24 hours, it appears Gorka Marquez didn't let slip the Strictly Come Dancing results to his young daughter. Following his latest stint on the BBC One show alongside celebrity partner Helen Skelton, the dancer returned home to Greater Manchester to spend some quality time with Mia and his fiancee Gemma Atkinson.
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Strictly in the first place was to have fun, so I’m really pleased with how our Cha Cha Cha went last week, especially after a hideous dress-rehearsal on the Saturday afternoon. My professional partner Gorka Márquez’s approach is for me to not get hung up on the little things and to just have a good time. When we finished our dance we were the happiest out of the lot of us.
BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Gorka Marquez shares disappointment over Gemma Atkinson's plans after 'sweet cheeks' quip
Gorka Marquez was back in the ballroom on Saturday night as he and new celebrity partner Helen Skelton competed in the second week of Strictly Come Dancing.
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really pleased with last week’s dance, though obviously there’s room for improvement, and I was really grateful the judges gave me positive feedback and things I can work on. Ultimately I was happy that Gorka Márquez, my professional partner, was happy. He’s put in so many hours and, above being a great teacher, he’s been a really great pal, so I will be forever thankful to him and his family.
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Helen Skelton made an appearance on ITV's Lorraine alongside her pro dance partner Gorka Marquez on today to talk all things Strictly Come Dancing. The Countryfile presenter is one of 15 celebrities in the running to win the 2022 series of the BBC dance contest which kicked off last Saturday (September 24).
Strictly's Helen Skelton says being sexy isn't a priority as she reveals Gemma Atkinson advice
Strictly Come Dancing star Helen Skelton insists being sexy isn't her "priority" anymore. The Countryfile presenter - who was left devastated when she split from her estranged husband Richie Myler just four months after she gave birth to their third child - appeared on ITV's Lorraine today where her and professional dance partner Gorka Marquez chatted about their upcoming performance on the BBC One Latin and ballroom show.
Gemma Atkinson's home defended as she shares photo with 'tiny' daughter ahead of parenting milestone
Gemma Atkinson has had her home defended by her loyal fans after she posted a sweet throwback photo with her 'tiny' daughter. The Hits Radio host was reminiscing ahead of choosing schools for three-year-old Mia next week.