Gemma has spoken out ahead of the Strictly Come Dancing festive special revealing this will be the last time she will take to the Strictly dance floor after becoming a mother to baby Mia with professional dancer Gorka. The new mother has also revealed what it’s really like working with her boyfriend and the struggles they have both faced in the run up to Christmas.
The actress was a contestant on the show back in 2017 and was partnered with Aljaž Skorjanec, but rumours quickly started regarding a secret romance with dancer Gorka.
The two managed to keep their romance a secret until Valentine’s Day 2018, and the two have since had their baby daughter Mia, but it’s not been easy getting back on the dancefloor.
The two will dance the Jive for the chance of winning the 2019 festive special but Gemma has revealed this will be the last time.
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Speaking to press including Express.co.uk, Gemma explained: “It’s been good to see him (Gorka) in work mode.
“He used to show me videos last year from rehearsals and obviously he is passionate about dancing and to see him in the rehearsal room in work mode is good.
“Gorka’s very good at teaching and because he knows what im capable of I could give him a look when I’m was done.”
A lot of the Strictly stars have said they love the festive special because there isn’t any jeopardy involved, it’s one dance on one night.
Gemma continued: “It is nice when we did the dress rehearsal, it was weird because it’s where we met and now we are here and we’ve got our little girl.
“I won’t be dancing on Strictly ever again, it’ll be my last time on the floor.”
Gemma has taken to motherhood with ease but she has now revealed being away to record the Christmas special has been a big struggle.
She said: “I feel good but I feel guilty not being at home because this is the longest I’ve been away from her.”
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Gorka chipped in: “I’m proud of her it’s only five months since she gave birth she doing a Jive which is a hard jump and she did the hardest thing which was giving birth, so she an do the Jive.”
Gemma explained: “It’s weird having the panic again and the nerves but it’s nice to have all the fun side without the pressure of, we could go home.”
To Gorka, she continued: “I need to look at you at you before we dance he starts on a chair and I start on the stairs, I need to give you a little look of calmness.”
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Despite people thinking it’s an advantage to have a dance teacher in the house, Gorka explained they don’t have time to sneak in a rehearsal.
He explained: “When were at home we have a little one and she is in my arms or her arms or she is sleeping or we are bathing her.”
The two will be up against the likes of Debbie McGee and Kevin Clifton, Joe Sugg and Dianne Buswell and Mark Wright and Janette Manrara.
The Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special will air on Christmas Day on BBC at 4.40pm.
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