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Strictly’s Gorka allegedly dating young blonde ‘behind Gemma’s back’

Where does this leave the Emmerdale star?

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Strictly Come Dancing star Gemma Atkinson has been plagued by rumours she’s romantically involved with professional dancer Gorka Marquez from the early stages of the series.

Both have denied that they are anything more than good friends, who like to enjoy gym sessions and the occasional breakfast together.

However, these denials haven’ quashed that rumour mill!

Now, it seems that handsome Spaniard Gorka – who partnered Alexandra Bruke throughout this year’s competition – has had his head turned by a young blonde away from the Strictly circus.

According to the Sun on Sunday, the 27-year-old has been enjoying a sizzling secret romance with a personal trainer – ‘behind Gemma’s back’.

If the SCD stars AREN’T dating, this probably means she just doesn’t know about it!

It is said Gorka and Georgie Harris, 23, have enjoyed a string of dates – and have been spending a lot of time together at her gym.

Meanwhile, Gorka was something of a thorn in Strictly host Claudia Winkleman’s side on the final of the series.

As she tried to speak to camera, he grinned while inappropriately prodding at her middle.

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As Claudia read out the information on how to vote, Gorka kept grabbing her hips in a jokey attempt to tickle her.

But stony-faced Claudia pushed him away – more than once.

And fans pointed out that he kept on grabbing at the star when she’d made it obvious she didn’t want him to.

“Gorka not getting a Christmas card then,” joked one.

It’s not the first time Gorka has annoyed Claudia by being ‘over-enthusiastic’ during the live shows.

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Back at the start of December, he was so pleased when he and Alexandra got a high score that he lifted Claudia off her feet and twirled her round – much to her annoyance.

“Stop that,” she told him. “No more caffeine for you.” Indeed!


Kaggie Hyland
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