Gemma Atkinson 'solidifies' decision over daughter Mia after seeking fans' advice
21.05.2023 - 08:03
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Gemma Atkinson has shown fans a sweet moment she shared with her daughter, Mia, days after starting her maternity leave ahead of welcoming baby number two. The pregnant Hits Radio host is currently riding solo at home as her Strictly Come Dancing star fiance Gorka Marquez is currently on tour.
The dancer surprised her earlier this week as he joined her during her last drive time show on the station with Mike Toolan until next year Gorka joined Gemma and Mike over the phone with mum-of-two-to-be Gemma writing on Instagram: "And he knows I hate surprises," as she reshared a video from the Hits Radio Instagram account.
In the clip, Mike was heard quizzing Gorka about Gemma's plans for a water birth and how he feels about the birth itself. But he ended on a sweet message for his future wife and her co-star, saying: "I just want to say, obviously it's the last show of Gemma and I love to hear you both. Have a good last show."
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Gemma, 38, has since been relaxing into her maternity leave and on Saturday morning (May 20), she took to Instagram to share a video of Mia, three, reading a Peppa Pig book to her outside in the garden of their Greater Manchester home.
The mum-of-two-to-be then shared a follow-up video showing her cuddling up to one of her pet pooches as the other basked in the spring sunshine. "Told us to all sit and listen to her stories," Gemma penned alongside the video with an almost crying emoji and red heart referring to her little girl.
She then added: "This has solidified out no iPad rile for longer. She's defo not getting one for he B'day." Earlier this month, Gemma sought the advice of her followers as she admitted that she was in a