Former Hollyoaks and Emmerdale actress Gemma Atkinson is pregnant and expecting her first child with Strictly Come Dancing star Gorka Marquez.
Gemma announced the couple's baby news on 1st February 2019, sharing an adorable photo of her two dogs Norman and Ollie.
Gemma wrote, 'And what Amazing big brothers they will be! Myself & Gorks are beyond excited and happy and feel incredibly blessed to be meeting our new family member later this year. Baby Marquez!!! We love you loads already ❤️🤰 @gorka_marquez'.
Gorka also announced the news with the same image, saying: '@glouiseatkinson Thank you for the greatest gift in life. Myself and Gem are beyond thrilled to be welcoming our new family member later this year! Baby Marquez 🤰🏼♥️ Norm and ollie can’t wait to start their big brother duties 🐶🐶'
The pregnancy news comes just a year after they first confirmed their relationship.
However, babies may have always been on the cards. After only six months Gemma admitted she was already thinking about having kids with Gorka - although she did say in '10 years time'.
The former Hollyoaks actress, who met her man on last year's Strictly Come Dancing, made the admission during an appearance on Lorraine alongside the professional dancer.
Speaking about the super-fit couple working out together, Gemma said, "What I personally love about working out with Gorks is that he's good at motivating me. We both work crazy hours and it’s sometimes difficult for us to get a bit of time in together.
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Strictly Come Dancing 2017 contestants
1 of 16Strictly Come Dancing
2 of 16Mollie King
Former The Saturdays singer Mollie King was the first contestant to be revealed for the 2017 series. Speaking ahead of her time on the show, she said, "I'm a huge fan of Strictly Come Dancing so I can't actually believe I'm lucky enough to be taking part in it this year! I'm literally so excited to learn latin and ballroom dancing, and of course I can't wait to get into the sequins." Mollie first shot to fame when she joined girl band The Saturdays and enjoyed great success with hits such as 'Work', 'Up' and 'What About Us'.
3 of 16Davood Ghadami
Davood Ghadami was the second celebrity to be confirmed by Strictly bosses. Speaking ahead of his time on the dance floor, he said, "Having the opportunity to take part in this year's Strictly is an honour."The actor is mostly known for his role as Kush Kazemi in EastEnders and has also starred in TV shows such as The Bill and Law & Order.
4 of 16Ruth Langsford
**This Morning **star Ruth Langsford was the third celebrity to be revealed for the 2017 series. Ruth expressed her 'excitement' and 'nerves' when her husband Eamonn Holmes announced the news during an episode of This Morning!
5 of 16Gemma Atkinson
Radio presenter and former Emmerdale actress Gemma Atkinson was the fourth celebrity to be announced for Strictly Come Dancing.Despite Gemma describing herself as 'bambi on ice' when she hits the dance floor, she said, "I'm hoping to get a good partner and I'll graft on the lessons and I do pick things up quickly!"
6 of 16Reverend Richard Coles
Reverend Richard Coles is the fifth contestant to be announced for this year's Strictly Come Dancing. The former 80s pop star had hits with his group The Communards with 'Don't Leave Me This Way' and 'Never Can Say Goodbye'.
7 of 16Joe McFadden
Joe McFadden was the sixth celebrity to be revealed for this year's Strictly Come Dancing. He is best known for playing the role of Raffaello 'Raf' di Lucca in Holby City.
8 of 16Simon Rimmer
Celebrity chef and co-presenter on Channel 4's Sunday Brunch, Simon Rimmer was revealed as the seventh contestant on Strictly Come Dancing. He says he has never tried ballroom dancing, but he is a massive fan of the show.
9 of 16Aston Merrygold
Former JLS singer Aston Merrygold was the eighth celebrity to be confirmed for the show. Speaking about the show, Aston said he's both nervous and excited to be joining Strictly.
10 of 16Susan Calman
Scottish comedian and TV presenter Susan Calman was the ninth celebrity to be announced for the show. Susan admitted to not wearing a dress and heels since she was 17 and said Strictly was a'dream come true'.
11 of 16Charlotte Hawkins
Good Morning Britain presenter Charlotte Hawkins was the 11th celebrity to be confirmed for this year's series. Charlotte admitted she's 'thrilled' to be on the show and can't wait to follow in the footsteps of her Good Morning Britain colleagues.
12 of 16Chizzy Akudolu
Actress Chizzy was the 12th celebrity to be confirmed for the show. The actress left her role in **Holby City **back in June after five years on show. She's also starred in shows such as Hollyoaks, The Inbetweeners, EastEnders and Twenty Twelve.
13 of 16Alexandra Burke
Alexandra Burke won the fifth series of The X Factor back in 2008.
14 of 16Debbie McGee
Debbie McGee is the widow of magician Paul Daniels, and starred as his glamorous assistant during his routines.
15 of 16Jonnie Peacock
Jonnie Peacock, MBE, is an English sprint runner who won gold at the 2012 and 2016 Summer Paralympics.
16 of 16Brian Conley
Comedian and TV presenter Brian Conley said he was most looking forward to "being taught by a professional dancer" on the new series.
"We have a laugh and it’s a nice bit of healthy competition when we are exercising."
She then gushed, "I love the fact that Gorka's an amazing cook, and I love eating so it's a great combo. Outside the gym it's like being best mates.
"In ten years time when hopefully we've got a couple of kids around I won't want to be out of breath...It's nice to have someone who says you're beautiful regardless."
It was obvious then that it was not just Gemma who was smitten. Gorka then said, "The fact that I have the opportunity to share everyday with my best mate. I'm lucky to have her beside me.
The actress confirmed they were in it for the long haul when she finished, "I said to someone I thought he was The One and I thought I hope he doesn't see it because he's gonna get dead chuffed!"
The pair were subject to plenty of romance rumours during their time on the show, but didn't confirm their relationship until they were on tour with the show earlier this year.
Congratulations to Gemma and Gorka!
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With a Strictly baby on the way, Gemma Atkinson has opened up about how she’s feeling about her changing body. And there’s one assumption that people are making that’s really rubbing her up the wrong way.
“Im posting this because all I’ve been asked since people know I’m pregnant is 'are you worried about putting on weight?' Well, in a word, NO,” she wrote, alongside a picture taken before her pregnancy, when she was in “best shape” and at her “healthiest”.
“I don’t see pregnancy as just someone gaining weight. I see it as my body shape & size changing because Im lucky enough to be going through this incredible miracle which nature intended.