Strictly Come Dancing star Ellie Leach support her professional dance partner after he posted a photo showing the 'real Vito'.
09.10.2023 - 09:53 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Gemma Atkinson has shared the 'silver lining' in Gorka Marquez's exit from Strictly Come Dancing as she speaks out after missing the results playing out. The Hits Radio host was actually out with her fiance at the Pride of Britain Awards when the results show aired on Sunday night (October 8).
Gorka was paired with Nikita Kanda following his return to the BBC One dance contest for the 2023 series. However, after making it all the way to the final last year, it wasn't meant to be this year and Gorka and BBC Asian Network presenter Nikita bowed out of the ballroom during Sunday night's results show (October 8).
The couple landed in the dreaded dance-off for a second consecutive week after surviving the first elimination of the series when they went up against entertainer Les Dennis and his dance partner Nancy Xu.
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But after scoring 21 with their movie week jive on Saturday night (October 7), channelling 90s film Clueless, Nikita and Gorka had to dance again for their place in the competition and faced Love Island star McDermott and her partner Graziano Di Prima who had scored 25 for their Puss In Boots paso double.
Both couples performed their routines again in a bid to impress the judges, however, it was former Love Island star Zara who was saved by all four judges after saying Nikita had made "a few mistakes" during her dance-off performance.
Getting emotional, Nikita said she did not want to leave and felt she had let her professional partner Gorka, 33, down before describing him as "the biggest support". She then told co-host
Strictly Come Dancing star Ellie Leach support her professional dance partner after he posted a photo showing the 'real Vito'.
Strictly Come Dancing Come Dancing's Halloween special is just around the corner following another epic weekend in the ballroom. Eleven of the 12 remaining couples competed in week five of the BBC One dance contest on Saturday night with Amanda Abbington and Giovanni Pernice's absence noted.
Gemma Atkinson has shared why her young daughter thinks her dad is 'in the moon' as she opened up about grief. The Hits Radio host released the latest episode of her podcast, The Overshare with Gemma Atkinson, and it was all about suffering loss which she is very familiar with.
Gemma Atkinson has been branded 'amazing' by her fans and followers as she's given a fresh look at her return to the gym. The Hits Radio host made no secret of the fact while pregnant with her second child that she was looking forward to returning to her fitness regime once her son had arrived and it was safe to do so.
Strictly Come Dancing professional Graziano Di Prima has opened up about his family back in Italy, revealing that they've only watched the live show once in the five years he's been in the cast. The 29-year-old made his debut in series 16 alongside radio presenter Vick Hope and has since been partnered with Judi Love, Kym Marsh and this year's Zara McDermott.
Adam Thomas has shared with fans the thing he is 'struggling' with amid training for his next performance on Strictly Come Dancing. The Waterloo Road star will be back in the ballroom this Saturday night (October 14) with his professional dance partner Luba Mushtuk.
Helen Skelton has opened up about her marriage split as she recalled a question she was asked by her Strictly Come Dancing partner Gorka Marquez. The Countryfile star and her rugby player announced in April last year (2022) that they were "no longer a couple".
Gemma Atkinson has been supported by her celebrity pals, fans and followers as she shared news of a heartbreaking family loss. This Hits Radio host took to social media to share that she spent her day saying an emotional farewell to her Aunt, who was named Shelia.
Adam Thomas has shared an emotional three-word message to himself after enjoying some time with his older brother. The Waterloo Road star is currently working hard filming for the BBC One school drama and training for his upcoming performance on Strictly Come Dancing.
Fans have said 'sorry' to Gorka Marquez as he shared one of his first updates since his exit from Strictly Come Dancing. The Spanish dancer and his celebrity dance partner Nikita Kanda were eliminated from the dance competition on Sunday (October 8) following week three of the 2023 series.
Gemma Atkinson has been flooded with compliments as she told fans she's a 'boss' while stunning in a red power suit. The Hits Radio host had her first night away from her son, who was born in July, as she attended the Pride of Britain Awards with her Strictly Come Dancing star beau Gorka Marquez.
Ryan Thomas has told his younger brother Adam that he's 'going to need' it as he offered him some dancing tips following his own big announcement. The former Coronation Street star has been supporting Adam as he competes in this year's series of Strictly Come Dancing.
Gemma Atkinson has broken her silence after her fiancé, Gorka Marquez, was dumped from Strictly Come Dancing alongside his celebrity partner, Nikita Kanda on the third week of the BBC show. Gorka, 32, and Nikita, 28, found themselves in the dreaded dance-off, alongside former Love Island star Zara McDermott, 26, and her pro partner, Graziano De Prima, 29. Ultimately, the judges all voted to save Zara and Graziano, with head judge Shirley Ballas revealing that she would have done the same, had it come to a tie.
Gemma Atkinson was seen swapping Gorka Marquez for his Strictly Come Dancing co-star as they posed for a smiling snap at the Pride of Britain Awards. The Hits Radio host was finally reunited with her fiance after four weeks apart due to him working on the BBC One dance contest.
Bobby Brazier has shared an emotional 'thank you' message after he was seen making it through to another week on Strictly Come Dancing. There was nothing stopping the EastEnders actor on Saturday night (October 7) as he unleashed his loose hips during his Movie Week performance.
Some Strictly Come Dancing viewers appear to have spotted an issue with the show's epic Barbie-themed routine. On the whole, fans of the BBC One dance contest were beside themselves as the professional dancers kicked off Movie Week results night with a performance dedicated to Greta Gerwig's blockbuster.
Gemma Atkinson has ruled out having a third baby - and cheekily told Gorka Marquez not to 'go near her' to ensure it doesn't happen.The couple, who have been together for more than five years, are already parents to four-year-old Mia and baby Thiago, who was born in July. Speaking to OK! at Sunday night's Pride of Britain Awards, Gemma, 38, told us her family was "complete" - and jokingly warned Gorka, 33, not to go near her for fear of falling pregnant again. On the transition from one to two children, former Strictly contestant Gemma told us: "It's a lot more relaxed because we know what to do now, it's not our first rodeo, so it's fine." She continued, "[We're] more worried, because obviously you think 'I've got two to keep an eye on'.
Gemma Atkinson has jokingly shared what Gorka Marquez will see when they're reunited this weekend after weeks apart. Strictly Come Dancing star Gorka has had to be away from his fiancee and their two children as he works on the current series of the BBC One dance contest.
This weekend's Pride of Britain Awards will provide a safe haven for couple Gemma Atkinson and Gorka Marquez, who've been apart from each other for the last four weeks due to the latter's job on Strictly Come Dancing. It's not long since they welcomed their second child together, a son named Thiago, and in a series of Instagram Stories the former Hollyoaks actress, 38, shared her excitement over what's to come later in the week. "Today I have another final fitting for my Pride of Britain outfit with Ryan.
Janette Manrara has shared how she thinks she'll have made Gemma Atkinson 'proud' as she shared a nine-week post-partum update. The former Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer welcomed her first child into the world back in July with her husband Aljaz Skorjanec.