Gemma Atkinson has opened up on her relationship with Gorka Marquez following the birth of their daughter Mia, as she revealed that Giovanni helped her during a turbulent period
Ex- Strictly Come Dancing star Gemma Atkinson has opened up about the early challenges she faced with beau Gorka Marquez following the birth of their first child. The couple, who fell for each other on the dance floor of Strictly Come Dancing , are doting parents to little Mia, aged five, and their adorable 17-month-old son Thiago. Yet, Gemma confessed that it was tough when Gorka had to hit the road soon after Mia's arrival, leaving her feeling a tad isolated.
She felt a twinge of resentment as Gorka continued touring: "I kind of felt like he was still getting to live his life and do the things he wanted to do. When I was at home with Mia. So it was kind of more of a resentment towards him being on the road with the boys, having fun dancing." It was a heart-to-heart via FaceTime, prompted by Gorka's fellow Strictly pro Giovanni Pernice, that changed everything. "And it was only when he FaceTimed me once.
Recalling the emotional call, Gemma said: "And I FaceTimed him and they were all out. And he was in his room and he got really upset. And he just said: 'I just want to come home. I don't like being away from Mia and you.'" That moment was a revelation for Gemma, helping her realise Gorka missed them just as much.
Gorka, who was a finalist with singer Alexandra Burke, has seen his relationship with Gemma Atkinson flourish, leading to their engagement. Gemma shared, "He didn't want to let anyone down. And he said: 'But I just don't want to be here. I want to be at home.'" She continued, "He's like: 'I want to come home.' So I think it's about communicating with your loved ones.
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