Strictly stars' babies meet for the first time as Gemma Atkinson shares sweet photo of her son Thiago with Aljaz Skorjanec's daughter Lyra
1 year, 6 months ago

Strictly stars' babies meet for the first time as Gemma Atkinson shares sweet photo of her son Thiago with Aljaz Skorjanec's daughter Lyra

Daily Mail  

There was a sweet Strictly reunion over the weekend as 2017 contestant Gemma Atkinson met up with her pro partner Aljaž Škorjanec. Aljaz, who left Strictly last year, shares Lyra with his wife Janette Manrara, who is a former pro on the BBC show turned presenter of spin off series It Takes Two. Future dance partners: There was a sweet Strictly reunion over the weekend as 2017 contestant Gemma Atkinson met up with her pro partner Aljaž Škorjanec and the friends ingtroduced their newborn babies to one another Sweet: One snap showed Aljaz holding his daughter Lyra with his wife Janette cuddling Gemma's son Thiago. Gemma's partner Gorka wasn't there for the meet-up as he is busy training with his current Strictly partner Nikita Kanda ahead of the first live show of the 2023 series on Saturday. Reunion: Aljaz, who left Strictly last year, shares Lyra with his wife Janette Manrara, who is a former pro on the BBC show turned presenter of spin off series It Takes Two Missing: Gemma's partner Gorka wasn't there for the meet-up as he is busy training with his current Strictly partner Nikita Kanda ahead of the first live show on Saturday Friends: The group previously met up a month before their babies were born, with Gemma sharing a photo of the four enjoying a meal alongside her and Gorka's daughter Mia Aljaz is excited to be a stay-at-home dad while Janette heads back to work, saying: 'I can't wait to do daddy daycare – it's my favourite job ever.

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Gemma Atkinson reveals WILD sex secrets including one-night stands and two engagements before settling down with fiancé Gorka Marquez
1 month, 1 week ago

Gemma Atkinson reveals WILD sex secrets including one-night stands and two engagements before settling down with fiancé Gorka Marquez

Daily Mail  

Gemma Atkinson has insisted she has no regrets about her wild past after settling down with her fiancé Gorka Marquez. Gemma Atkinson has insisted she has no regrets about her wild past after settling down with her fiancé Gorka Marquez Gemma went onto reveal that she was no stranger to wild girls' getaways in Majorca, when she and her pals …

Gemma Atkinson reveals she was targeted by cruel body shamers after giving birth as she poses in a sexy red swimsuit for Women's Health UK
3 months, 1 week ago

Gemma Atkinson reveals she was targeted by cruel body shamers after giving birth as she poses in a sexy red swimsuit for Women's Health UK

Daily Mail  

Gemma Atkinson revealed how she deals with body shaming as she posed in a very sexy red swimsuit on the cover of Women's Health UK on Friday. Gemma Atkinson revealed how she deals with body shaming as she poses in a very sexy red swimsuit on the cover of Women's Health UK on Friday The presenter explained how some people …

Strictly's Janette Manrara suffers a TV blunder as her baby monitor goes off during BBC Morning Live
9 months, 1 week ago

Strictly's Janette Manrara suffers a TV blunder as her baby monitor goes off during BBC Morning Live

Daily Mail  

Janette Manrara suffered a live TV blunder on Thursday when her baby monitor went off during BBC Morning Live. The Strictly Come Dancing star, 40, and her partner Alijaz Skorjanec, 33, welcomed their baby daughter Lyra in July last year. Janette Manrara, 40, suffered a live TV blunder on Thursday when her baby monitor went off during BBC Morning Live …

Gemma Atkinson shares the rule Strictly pro husband Gorka Marquez adheres to while series takes place
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Gemma Atkinson shares the rule Strictly pro husband Gorka Marquez adheres to while series takes place

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Gemma Atkinson has revealed the one rule that her professional dancer …

Gemma Atkinson faces 'rough patch' with Gorka Marquez as she 'struggles with dancer's work commitments' after he joined Spanish Strictly
1 year, 2 months ago

Gemma Atkinson faces 'rough patch' with Gorka Marquez as she 'struggles with dancer's work commitments' after he joined Spanish Strictly

Daily Mail  

Gemma Atkinson is reportedly 'struggling' with fiancé Gorka Marquez's hefty work commitments as the couple work through an alleged 'rough patch' in their relationship. Gemma Atkinson is reportedly 'struggling' with fiancé Gorka Marquez's hefty work commitments as the couple work through an alleged 'rough patch' in their relationship On his new role on Spanish Strictly, they added: 'Gemma knows he's …

Strictly's Janette Manrara and Alijaz Skorjanec reveal their plans for baby number two as they pose for sweet snaps with daughter Lyra Rose on the cover of Prima
1 year, 4 months ago

Strictly's Janette Manrara and Alijaz Skorjanec reveal their plans for baby number two as they pose for sweet snaps with daughter Lyra Rose on the cover of Prima

Daily Mail  

Janette Manrara and Alijaz Skorjanec have discussed having a second child - just three months after welcoming their daughter Lyra Rose. Janette and Alijaz posed for sweet family Christmas shots with daughter Lyra for the cover of Prima on Wednesday. Family: Janette Manrara and Alijaz Skorjanec have discussed having a second child - just three months after welcoming their daughter …

Strictly Come Dancing couple Janette Manrara and Alijaz Skorjanec drop surprise hints at baby number two - just three months after welcoming daughter Lyra Rose
1 year, 5 months ago

Strictly Come Dancing couple Janette Manrara and Alijaz Skorjanec drop surprise hints at baby number two - just three months after welcoming daughter Lyra Rose

Daily Mail  

Janette Manrara and Alijaz Skorjanec have dropped surprise hints at a second baby - just three months after welcoming their daughter Lyra Rose. The former Strictly Come Dancing pros announced in July that they had welcomed baby Lyra, at London's Portland Hospital weighing 7lb 7oz. Exciting: Janette Manrara and Alijaz Skorjanec have dropped surprise hints at a second baby - …

Gemma Atkinson breaks her silence on fiancé Gorka Marquez's Strictly exit as she sends message to his partner Nikita Kanda after losing the dance off
1 year, 5 months ago

Gemma Atkinson breaks her silence on fiancé Gorka Marquez's Strictly exit as she sends message to his partner Nikita Kanda after losing the dance off

Daily Mail  

Gemma Atkinson reached out to the latest Strictly casualty Nikita Kanda after she became the second celebrity to be eliminated from the show. Support: Gemma Atkinson reached out to the latest Strictly casualty Nikita Kanda after she became the second celebrity to be eliminated from the show Axed: Radio presenter Nikita, 28, was booted off during Sunday's dance off alongside …

Gemma Atkinson reveals she hasn't seen Gorka Marquez for a month as he works on Strictly after the dancer said he considered quitting due to missing out on 'dad duties'
1 year, 5 months ago

Gemma Atkinson reveals she hasn't seen Gorka Marquez for a month as he works on Strictly after the dancer said he considered quitting due to missing out on 'dad duties'

Daily Mail  

Gemma Atkinson has revealed she hasn't seen her partner Gorka Marquez for a month as he takes part in Strictly Come Dancing. Excited: Gemma Atkinson, 38, has revealed she hasn't seen her partner Gorka Marquez for a month as he takes part in Strictly Come Dancing Gemma said: 'Today I have another final fitting for my Pride of Britain outfit …

Gemma Atkinson jokes about Gorka Marquez's saucy expectations when he returns from Strictly... while she is most looking forward to a lie in as he takes over childcare duties
1 year, 5 months ago

Gemma Atkinson jokes about Gorka Marquez's saucy expectations when he returns from Strictly... while she is most looking forward to a lie in as he takes over childcare duties

Daily Mail  

Gemma Atkinson has joked about her fiance Gorka Marquez's saucy expectations when he returns home from Strictly Come Dancing. Cheeky: Gemma Atkinson has joked about her fiance Gorka Marquez 's saucy expectations when he returns home from Strictly Come Dancing Speaking on Thursday's episode of her podcast The Overshare, she joked: 'My fella works away a lot and I often …

Gemma Atkinson hits back at mum-shamers after sharing 'dangerous' picture of baby son Thiago
1 year, 5 months ago

Gemma Atkinson hits back at mum-shamers after sharing 'dangerous' picture of baby son Thiago

Daily Mail  

Gemma Atkinson has hit back at mum-shamers after she was trolled for posting a 'dangerous' photo of her baby son. The former Hollyoaks star, 38, who welcomed her second child Thiago in July, took to Instagram this weekend to share a sweet snap of her second child meeting her friend, Planet Radio star Mike Toolan. Standing up: Gemma Atkinson has …

Gemma Atkinson insists she is 'definitely not' having anymore children with Gorka Marquez: 'He just has to thrust his hips and I'm pregnant'
1 year, 6 months ago

Gemma Atkinson insists she is 'definitely not' having anymore children with Gorka Marquez: 'He just has to thrust his hips and I'm pregnant'

Daily Mail  

Gemma Atkinson has insisted she is not planning on having anymore children after giving birth to her second child in July. Speaking on Fleur East's Hits Radio Breakfast Show on Thursday Gemma quipped: 'Two is the magic number in our house I'm not going anywhere near him again.' Gemma, who has just launched her new podcast The Overshare, was also …

EXCLUSIVE: Gorka Marquez admits he considered quitting Strictly due to missing out on 'dad duties' after welcoming son Thiago, two months, with Gemma Atkinson
1 year, 6 months ago

EXCLUSIVE: Gorka Marquez admits he considered quitting Strictly due to missing out on 'dad duties' after welcoming son Thiago, two months, with Gemma Atkinson

Daily Mail  

Gorka Marquez has admitted that he thought about quitting Strictly Come Dancing due to missing out on time with his newborn son Thiago. On Wednesday night's episode of their reality show Gemma and Gorka: Life Behind the Lens, Gorka told how he thought about quitting Strictly to be with his family. Family man: Gorka Marquez has admitted that he thought …

'They saved both our lives': Gemma Atkinson opens up on 'traumatic' first birth with daughter Mia as fiancé Gorka Marquez recalls feeling like she 'wasn't going to make it'
1 year, 6 months ago

'They saved both our lives': Gemma Atkinson opens up on 'traumatic' first birth with daughter Mia as fiancé Gorka Marquez recalls feeling like she 'wasn't going to make it'

Daily Mail  

Gemma Atkinson has opened up on her 'traumatic' first birth with her daughter Mia, who is now aged four. Candid: Gemma Atkinson has opened up on her 'traumatic' first birth with her daughter Mia, who is now four, on new TV show, Gemma And Gorka: Behind The Lens which airs on Wednesdays 'This pregnancy is deemed as high risk. Scared: …

Pregnant Gemma Atkinson covers her baby bump in a khaki t-shirt
1 year, 10 months ago

Pregnant Gemma Atkinson covers her baby bump in a khaki t-shirt

Daily Mail  

Pregnant Gemma Atkinson covered up her growing baby bump as she arrived at Hits Radio in Manchester on Tuesday. The star, 38, who is expecting her second baby with Strictly Professional dancer fiancé Gorka Marquez, donned a khaki t-shirt and a beige gilet. Casual: Pregnant Gemma Atkinson covered up her growing baby bump in a khaki t-shirt as she arrived …

Pregnant Gemma Atkinson shows off her blossoming baby bump
1 year, 10 months ago

Pregnant Gemma Atkinson shows off her blossoming baby bump

Daily Mail  

Pregnant Gemma Atkinson showed off her blossoming bump as she arrived at Hits Radio in Manchester on Tuesday. The star, 38, who is expecting her second baby with Strictly Professional dancer fiancé Gorka Marquez, donned a figure-hugging blue dress. Bumping along: Pregnant Gemma Atkinson showed off her blossoming bump as she arrived at Hits Radio in Manchester on Tuesday Gorgeous: …

Pregnant Gemma Atkinson makes hilarious confession about her sex life
1 year, 11 months ago

Pregnant Gemma Atkinson makes hilarious confession about her sex life

Daily Mail  

Gemma Atkinson admitted Gorka Marquez was 'scared he would hurt the baby' when they got frisky during her pregnancy in a hilarious confession. She quipped: 'First time around with my fella he used to be frightened that he’d hurt the baby and I'd be like, "don't flatter yourself, it’s not going to reach all the way up there!" Mother-to-be: Gemma …

Pregnant Gemma Atkinson cosies up to her beau Gorka Marquez as the couple attend CBeebies event
2 years ago

Pregnant Gemma Atkinson cosies up to her beau Gorka Marquez as the couple attend CBeebies event

Daily Mail  

Gemma Atkinson beamed with her beau Gorka Marquez and daughter Mia on Saturday as they attended the Hey Duggee Cbeebies live show at the Lowry Theatre in Manchester. Family: Gemma Atkinson beamed with her beau Gorka Marquez and daughter Mia on Saturday as they attended the Hey Duggee Cbeebies live show at the Lowry Theatre in Manchester Mum-to-be: Gemma - …

Pregnant Gemma Atkinson keeps it casual as she arrives at Hits Radio
2 years, 1 month ago

Pregnant Gemma Atkinson keeps it casual as she arrives at Hits Radio

Daily Mail  

Gemma Atkinson cut a laidback figure as she stepped out for her presenting slot on Hits Radio in Manchester on Thursday. Laidback: The Emmerdale actress, 38, kept it casual in a cream knitted shirt and black jogging bottoms as she arrived at the radio station for her appearance on the show Appearing on Steph's Packed Lunch earlier this month, Gemma …

Pregnant Gemma Atkinson hides and reveals her baby bump
2 years, 2 months ago

Pregnant Gemma Atkinson hides and reveals her baby bump

Daily Mail  

Pregnant Gemma Atkinson proved how social media can be deceptive as she posted a video clip on Instagram on Wednesday. Exciting: The actress, 38, and the Strictly Come Dancing professional, 32, shared that they are expecting a baby boy, who is due later this year Sweet: In a caption, Gemma said their daughter Mia, three, is 'thrilled' about the news …

Gemma Atkinson is pregnant with her second child with Gorka Marquez
2 years, 2 months ago

Gemma Atkinson is pregnant with her second child with Gorka Marquez

Daily Mail  

Gemma Atkinson has revealed she is pregnant with her second child with Gorka Marquez. Exciting: The actress, 38, and the Strictly Come Dancing professional, 32, shared that they are expecting a baby boy, who is due later this year Sweet: In a caption, Gemma said their daughter Mia, three, is 'thrilled' about the news and joked that their son will …

Gemma Atkinson shares adorable first video of newborn baby daughter Mia
5 years, 8 months ago

Gemma Atkinson shares adorable first video of newborn baby daughter Mia

Daily Mail  

She welcomed her first child into the world just three weeks ago. And Gemma Atkinson shared an adorable video of her newborn baby daughter Mia Louise Márquez, who she affectionately nicknamed a 'content little blue eyed peanut', via her Instagram page on Friday. So sweet: Gemma Atkinson shared an adorable video of her baby daughter Mia Louise Márquez, who she …

Gemma Atkinson and boyfriend Gorka reveal the name of their baby girl
5 years, 8 months ago

Gemma Atkinson and boyfriend Gorka reveal the name of their baby girl

Daily Mail  

Gemma Atkinson and Gorka Marquez have revealed the name of their one-and-a half week-old daughter, Mia Louise Marquez. Touching moment: New mother Gemma also shared a sweet snap of her devoted dogs watching over her after her waters broke Not cashing in: The TV personality's adorable post came after she revealed she intended to enjoy her first few days of …

Pregnant Gemma Atkinson shares adorable snap with boyfriend Gorka Marquez as they compare bellies
5 years, 9 months ago

Pregnant Gemma Atkinson shares adorable snap with boyfriend Gorka Marquez as they compare bellies

Daily Mail  

Gemma Atkinson has joked her other half Gorka Marquez has been eating 'all the pies' as the couple posed for a snap comparing their bellies. Loved-up: Gemma Atkinson, 34, has joked her other half Gorka Marquez, 28, has been eating 'all the pies' as the couple posed for a snap comparing their bellies She wrote: 'Who ate all the pies??!! …

Pregnant Gemma Atkinson sparks speculation she's engaged to Strictly's Gorka Márquez
5 years, 10 months ago

Pregnant Gemma Atkinson sparks speculation she's engaged to Strictly's Gorka Márquez

Daily Mail  

Pregnant Gemma Atkinson has shut down speculation she has got engaged to her Strictly beau Gorka Márquez after fans go wild for her diamond ring on Sunday. Not true: Pregnant Gemma Atkinson sparked speculation she's engaged to Strictly's Gorka Márquez as she flaunted huge sparkler on wedding hand in snap shared on Sunday A flurry of fans questioned whether the …

Pregnant Gemma Atkinson reveals she's going to have a hypnobirth in TWO months
5 years, 10 months ago

Pregnant Gemma Atkinson reveals she's going to have a hypnobirth in TWO months

Daily Mail  

Pregnant Gemma Atkinson has revealed she's preparing to try hypnobirthing when she welcomes her first baby in two months time. In a sweet video shared on Sunday, the 34-year-old Strictly Come Dancing star could be seen rubbing her naked blooming baby bump as she posed in a crop top and shorts. Expecting: Pregnant Gemma Atkinson has revealed she's preparing to …

Gemma Atkinson admits feeling jealous watching ex-Strictly partner
6 years, 6 months ago

Gemma Atkinson admits feeling jealous watching ex-Strictly partner

Daily Mail  

They made it the final last year with their sensational routines. And former Strictly Come Dancing star Gemma Atkinson has admitted to feeling pangs of jealousy watching her former dance partner Aljaž Škorjanec pair up with Kate Silverton. The 33-year-old told The Mirror she feels like Aljaž is 'cheating' on her as she watches him dance with the 48-year-old BBC …

Gemma Atkinson and Holly Willoughby wrap up in the cold
7 years, 1 month ago

Gemma Atkinson and Holly Willoughby wrap up in the cold

Daily Mail  

The 'Beast from the East' hit Britain on Tuesday, with many complaining of travel disruption due to the sleet and ice. Actress Gemma Atkinson enjoyed a playful snowball fight with her Key 103 Manchester co-hosts, while presenter Holly Willoughby cosied up into her jumper, as they headed out into the biting cold. Stars of Showbiz proved to be unfazed by …

Gemma Atkinson brushes off Strictly feud claims
7 years, 4 months ago

Gemma Atkinson brushes off Strictly feud claims

Daily Mail  

Gemma Atkinson has brushed off any Strictly feud claims with her rumoured boyfriend Gorka Marquez and fellow competitor Alexandra Burke. Scroll down for video Dismissed: Gemma Atkinson has brushed off any Strictly feud rumours with her rumoured boyfriend Gorka Marquez and show rival Alexandra Burke Addressing the feud rumours, she said on Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two: 'We're all …

Gemma Atkinson heads to Strictly Come Dancing rehearsals
7 years, 5 months ago

Gemma Atkinson heads to Strictly Come Dancing rehearsals

Daily Mail  

She placed second on the Strictly Come Dancing leaderboard last week. And Gemma Atkinson is no doubt hoping to do even better next time around as she threw herself into another day of rehearsals alongside her professional partner Aljaz Skorjanec in Manchester on Thursday. Gemma Atkinson threw herself into another day of Strictly Come Dancing rehearsals alongside her professional partner …

Strictly Come Dancing: Aston and Janette hug post-training
7 years, 5 months ago

Strictly Come Dancing: Aston and Janette hug post-training

Daily Mail  

He has a lot to live up to after topping the leaderboard with a Trolls-inspired cha-cha-cha last week. But Strictly Come Dancing's Aston Merrigold seemed calm and collected after a days training as he hugged his partner Janette Manrara on Thursday. Scroll down for video Dance buddies: Strictly Come Dancing's Aston Merrigold embraced partner Janette Manrara on Thursday as they …

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