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Gemma Atkinson sparks rumours she’s engaged with new Instagram post

There's a ring on that finger!

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Fans of Gemma Atkinson and Gorka Marquez have got very excited after Gemma shared a new pic on her social media.

The image on Instagram sees her having lunch with female pals at Old Trafford.

“Fabulous hospitality as always at Old Trafford. All set to watch the Treble Reunion Match with the girls!” she wrote.

But her followers weren’t interested in that… they were too busy focusing on the band on Gemma’s wedding finger.

They are desperate to know whether dad-to-be Gorka has popped the question.

When the pro dancer replied “Jealous!” to the post, a fan asked: “Have you proposed Gorka? #engagementring”

“Engaged?!” asked another bluntly.

A third wrote: “Do you have an annoucement to share? Whopper of a ring there!”

However, another follower appeared to pour cold water on the theory by saying: “Gemma has said on posts before that she has a ring she chooses to wear on that finger!”

On Friday Gemma shared an emotional message in memory of her later father David.

The former Emmerdale star lost her dad when she was just 17 after he suffered a heart attack.

The pregnant 34-year-old posted an old picture of herself as a baby sitting on her dad’s shoulders to Instagram.

She spoke about her loss to highlight the charity Grief Encounter, of which she is patron.

Gemma captioned her post: “As many of you know I am a patron of @griefencounter the bereavement support charity for children and young people. I took on the role because having lost my dad at age 17 I know just how heart-breaking and confusing grief is to navigate. I want to tell you about Grieftalk. A new, free and confidential bereavement support helpline from @griefencounter.

“You can Talk, Chat or Type on the phone, online or by email. Call 0808 802 0111. Or go to www.griefencounter.org.uk or [email protected], available from 9am-9pm five days a week.”

She also urged people not to suffer in silence if they have suffered a loss, adding: “Don’t suffer alone if you are grieving the loss of a loved one. Take the help. I wish this service was available when we lost dad ❤️.”

Gemma recently spoke on her sadness that her dad won’t get to meet her child.

Read more: Pregnant Gemma Atkinson shows off unborn baby’s first bed

Earlier this month, she wrote on Instagram: “It dawned on me today the wonderful relationship I had with my grandparents when I was growing up, and then it hit me my dad won’t get to meet his Grandchild.

“Seems crazy… I blame the pregnancy hormones but today has been a bloody rollercoaster. Fits of laughter to sobbing. Thankfully, I had cookies 😂 🤦🏼‍♀️🎢.”

Read more: Gemma Atkinson reveals hardships of pregnancy

Gemma and Gorka announced their exciting baby news in February, a year after they confirmed their romance after meeting on Strictly in 2016.

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Kaggie Hyland
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