Gemma Atkinson sparks rumours of this year’s first Strictly romance after getting cosy with dancer Gorka Marquez
GEMMA Atkinson has sparked rumours of the first Strictly romance after getting cosy with professional dancer Gorka Marquez.
The pair set tongues wagging as they flirted while sharing fitness tips at group rehearsals.
Gorka, 27, later invited her to his birthday party, the only celebrity contestant he asked.
He is the Strictly partner of Alexandra Burke, 29, while ex-Emmerdale star Gemma, 32, is teamed with Aljaz Skorjanec, 27.
A show insider said: “There is definitely something developing — everyone can see there’s an obvious attraction.
“They couldn’t keep away from each other at group rehearsals. Gorka even invited Gemma to his birthday meal and they sat together the whole night.”
Rumours of the couple’s blossoming relationship come after Gemma said she had no fears about Strictly’s romance curse.
She said: “I’ve been single ages so there wouldn’t be any curse for me. It would be a blessing.”
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Her exes include Cristiano Ronaldo and Ryan Giggs.
BBC1’s launch show on Saturday got 9.5million viewers, trouncing the X Factor’s 6.2million on ITV.
