Gemma Atkinson and Gorka Marquez, Pride of Britain 2018, Grosvenor House Hotel, London UK, 29 October 2018, Photo by Brett D. Cove
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Gemma Atkinson and Gorka Marquez snapped for first time since pregnancy announcement

Don't the expectant couple look happy?

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There’s nothing like the glow of a happy couple expecting their first baby.

And you can see it for yourself, as Gemma Atkinson and Gorka Marquez were pictured smiling in Manchester, as they carried what looked like a massive pile of congratulatory gifts.

It looks like Gemma’s radio pals were generous (Credit: Austin / SplashNews.com)

The loved up pair – who met on Strictly Come Dancing in 2017 – shared the exciting baby news last week, taking to Instagram with their two dogs, Norm and Ollie to reveal they were expecting “Baby Marquez”.

In the new snaps, Gemma and Gorka – who were initially just friends, before getting together last January – are seen leaving Hits Radio Manchester on Monday morning, after Gemma finished presenting the Breakfast Show.

(Credit: Austin / SplashNews.com)
The pregnant actress carried the flowers (Credit: Austin / SplashNews.com)

The former Emmerdale actress and Gorka, 28, were carrying flowers and gift bags as they smiled for photographers outside the studio.

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It followed the happy news, where Gemma, 34, told her 863k followers on Instagram: “Myself & 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 @gorka_marquez.”

The professional dancer also shared the baby news, saying they were “beyond thrilled” and thanking Gemma for “the greatest gift in life”.

But the TV star admits it hasn’t all been smiles so far.

In a video on her Instagram Story, Gemma said it had been “hard at times,” adding: “Every pregnancy is different. The first few weeks I couldn’t really do anything because I didn’t feel very well, so I just listened to my body.”

She added: “But the main thing is my food – I want to eat more nutritious stuff than before, because I’m aware it ain’t about me anymore. I’m just a kind of carrier of this little being that I need to keep healthy. It’s weird how it switches you up mentally!

“It is tough though. I take my hat off to women who have done this more than once. Because it’s ruddy hard at times!”

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In a new video of herself doing squats, she confirmed: “Taking it nice and slow but feeling great.”

The exercise fan – who brought out a health and fitness book last month – revealed she is now back in the gym, but won’t be pushing herself.

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Nancy Brown
Associate Editor