Strictly Come Dancing professional Gorka Marquez has opened up about his romance with Gemma Atkinson on It Takes Two.
As Gorka looked back at his Strictly career over the years while chatting away with Janette Manrara, he couldn’t spill on his career without mentioning the time he met his fiancée.
Although Gorka and Gemma didn’t work together on Strictly, they met on the show, and the dancer was quick to gush over his wife-to-be.
Speaking to Janette, he said: “I met Gemma in 2017, we became really good mates and I think that was the key, we were friends before everything.
“Now we have a beautiful daughter. Without Strictly, I never would have met Gemma. I think she is the best person in the world and she inspires me every day.”
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He added: “She makes me a better man, better person, better everything. I’m just grateful to have her and call her my fiancée.”
Gorka started to tear up as he recalled the time he met his partner, and fans couldn’t help but bawl over the confession.
Taking to Twitter, one user wrote: “Those words from Gorka about Gemma were just beautiful. Never change Gorka, you’ll always be my favourite pro.”
Another said: “Getting so emotional watching Gorka talk about meeting and falling in love with Gemma.”
A third person wrote: “Awww my lord. Gorka has my eyes leaking.”
Gemma and Gorka announced their engagement on Valentine’s Day this year four years after meeting on the BBC show.
At the time, Gemma shared a snap with her husband-to-be as she flashed her diamond ring and captioned the photo: Valentine’s forever… Of course I said yes.”
He shared the news on his own profile too as he wrote: “The best day with my forever Valentine’s. I asked and she said yes!!!!”
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Gemma announced her pregnancy on Instagram on February 1, 2019, with a snap of their two dogs wearing signs which said they were going to be big brothers.
At the time, Gemma said: “And what amazing big brothers they will be! Myself and Gorks are beyond happy and feel incredibly blessed to be meeting our new family member later this year. Baby Marquez. We love you loads already.”
Gemma and Gorka welcomed their baby girl Mia on July 4, 2019.
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