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Strictly's Gorka Marquez returns home to Gemma Atkinson and two kids - see sweet video

Gorka Marquez and Gemma Atkinson are reunited after the dancer's exit from Strictly Come Dancing

Gemma with partner Gorka and daughter Mia
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On 11 October 2023
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Strictly Come Dancing's Gorka Marquez was knocked out of the competition at the weekend, but the consolation prize was that he is now reunited with his family - his fiancée Gemma Atkinson and his children Mia and Thiago.

On Tuesday, Gemma took to Instagram Stories to share a sweet video of her precious family unit, showing her son contently led on the sofa and Mia playing with her daddy. "Papa's home so the Spanish lessons are back."

The father-of-two could be heard asking his daughter to try counting in Spanish. While she looked a little reluctant at first, with some encouragement she smashed it. Bravo, Mia! WATCH BELOW...

WATCH: Gorka Marquez is reunited with his family after Strictly exit

Gemma must be pleased to have her partner home too to enjoy the newborn baby bubble again, as their son was only born in July.

At the time, Gemma announced the news to her fans online, saying: "Little man is here! He arrived safe and sound and he's utterly wonderful." 

gemma atkinson cradling thiago © Instagram
Gemma is a doting mother-of-two

She added: "We're all home together soaking up this lovely bubble before Gorks has to leave for Strictly rehearsals next week. Thank you for all your lovely wishes. Our family is complete."

gorka kissing mia on cheek © Instagram
Gorka is now back at home

Where do Gemma Atkinson and Gorka Marquez live?

gemma and gorka's house
Their home has a modern exterior

The couple will now be able to relax at their Manchester abode with Gorka's schedule cleared. Their beautiful home is the perfect place to raise their kids, with modern interiors throughout and the most wonderful garden space.

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As well as a large seating area, Gemma has revealed they also have a giant Buddha statue made out of stone outside, which has been positioned in what she described as the "meditation area" of their garden. So zen!

gemma and gorka in garden
The stars in their idyllic garden when Gemma was still pregnant

Another space that is well used is the couple's private gym. It is a grey space fully equipped with an exercise bike, treadmill and racks full of different sized weights lined either side of the walls. 

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Gemma has a fully equipped home gym

Speaking to the Manchester Evening News, Gorka spoke about Manchester now being his hometown, despite being from Spain.

He said: "I love to perform everywhere but when I perform in Manchester, which is like my hometown now… I just love Manchester.  I think it is the best city in the world. Everybody there is so welcoming and friendly and when they come to watch the show they are up for a night out. They’re very involved, giving us the energy. It’s amazing."

Strictly Come Dating: couples who met on the dancefloor

As well as Gemma and Gorka, there are several other loved-up couples who met during their time on Strictly…

  • Janette Manrara and Aljaz Škorjanec met on Strictly in 2010, before marrying in 2017 and welcoming a baby, Lyra, in 2023.
  • Rachel Riley and Pasha Kovalev met during the 2013 series. They married in 2019 and have two children together.
  • Dianne Buswell and Joe Sugg fell in love while competing in 2018. They live together in Brighton.
  • Stacey Dooley and Kevin Clifton met in 2018 and welcomed a baby girl, Minnie, in 2023.
  • Max George and Maisie Smith shared their Strictly experience together in 2020, but didn't announce their relationship until 2022.
  • Tyler West and Molly Rainford starred in the 2022 series together and have been going strong ever since!
  • Kai Widdrington and Nadiya Bychkova are both professionals on the show, and began dating in 2022.
  • Kristina Rihanoff and Ben Cohen were partnered together on the show in 2013, confirming their romance in 2014. They share a daughter together, Mila, who was born in 2018.

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