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Gemma Atkinson and Strictly boyfriend Gorka Marquez reveal pregnancy joy

They're expecting their first child together

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Strictly stars Gemma Atkinson and Gorka Marquez will soon be hearing the pitter patter of tiny feet on the dance floor after the couple confirmed they are expecting a baby.

The couple announced their happy news to fans following them on Twitter and Instagram, with dance pro Gorka confirming it with a picture of pet dogs Norm and Ollie.

Uploading a snap of the pooches to social media, fans went wild as they realised the two dogs were wearing boards around their necks bearing the pregnancy news.

“Guess what… mum’s pregnant!” excitedly revealed one of the signs, while the other read: “We’re going to be big brothers!”

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An emotional Gorka, 28, said the couple were “beyond thrilled” to become parents for the first time in the image’s caption, also shared with his new 80,000 Twitter followers.

Addressing ex Hollyoaks star Gem, he said: “Thank you for the greatest gift in life.

He continued: “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.”

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Soap star Gemma, 34, shared the same pic with her 1million social media followers and said they both parents-to-be felt “blessed” as she joked her dogs would be doting siblings to the upcoming new arrival.

“And what amazing big brothers they will be!” she said.

Emmerdale fave Gemma continued: “Myself and 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.”

The couple met when Gemma took part in the 2017 run of the BBC One dancing competition – and although both she and Gorka both made the final, they were partnered with Aljaz Skorjanec and Alexandra Burke respectively.

However, they did not confirm they were an item until Valentine’s Day last year, after the series ended.

And last month it was revealed Gem and Gorka had taken the next step in their relationship by moving into a flat in Manchester together.

Congratulations both!

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Robert Leigh
Freelance writer