Helen Skelton and Gorka Marquez have formed a fabulous friendship during their time on Strictly Come Dancing, with the professional dancer often showing his kindness in the sweetest way.
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In her latest column with The Telegraph, the Countryfile presenter – who scored her first ten over the weekend – confessed the Spanish dancer often lifts her spirits first thing in the morning with a motivational note.
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Touching upon the support she has received over the past few weeks, Helen shared: "I've had many supportive messages, too, not least from Angela Rippon, who, of course, witnessed many a Foxtrot in her Come Dancing presenting days. You need all these little boosts along the way.
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"Gorka brings me a coffee at the start of our training sessions and writes on the paper cup. 'You've got this!', so I begin each day in the best possible frame of mind. We also eat a lot of pastries. Pastries help immeasurably."
On Friday, during a candid interview with Virgin Radio, the mum-of-three revealed she actually found it "weird" getting close to Gorka at first – but their close proximity is something she has found easier over time.
© Photo: BBCHelen and Gorka wowed Strictly fans with their Jive
"I think more and more you trust each other don't you, I think definitely as the weeks go on…because it is weird, if you've never done this it is weird," she said.
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"At first, he was like, 'It's fine you can hold my hands,' and I was like, 'But I don't really know you though, why would I hold your hands!' All of that takes time to get used to doesn't it."
Gorka chimed in: "I said to her 'get close to me when we are doing this part [sic]..." Jokingly, he added: "You don't have to complain, you know, you can be close to me - it could be worse!"
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