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Gorka Marquez jets across Europe to spend seven hours with Gemma Atkinson

They are one dedicated couple!

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Gemma Atkinson has revealed that she and Gorka Marquez are so loved-up that he jetted across countries to see her for just a matter of hours.

The actress, who began dating the Spanish dancer after they met on Strictly Come Dancing in 2017, has opened up on how devoted her boyfriend is and the lengths he will go to make her happy.

And she’s melted hearts in the process because 28-year-old Gorka sounds like the perfect guy!

The 34-year-old star told OK! magazine: “The other week he flew back from Spain for seven hours just to see me.”

Explaining that the secret to their relationship is that Gorka is also her “best friend”, she said: “He means everything to me. He’s my best friend.

“We’ve been together almost a year now and he messages me out of the blue and says: ‘I love you so much I can’t wait to see you.”

She also revealed that he leaves her sweet messages on Post-It notes on the bathroom mirror!

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The couple went public with their relationship on Valentine’s Day last year, after growing close on the BBC show, despite not being partnered together.

In December they revealed they had taken the next step by moving into a flat in Gemma’s native Manchester, with Gorka excitedly telling fans on Instagram: “We’re moving in together!”

Fitness-loving Gemma also spoke on how Gorka makes her feel body confident, which is something she says she’s not used to.

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She added: “Gorka kisses my cellulite – it isn’t an issue with him, which I find refreshing.”

It sounds like you really have found your perfect man, Gem!

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Aaliyah Ashfield
Digital Marketing Apprentice