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Gemma Atkinson Says 'Absolutely Not' to Strictly Pairing as Couple Push New Podcast

The pair discuss juggling his judging stint in Spain with family life in Manchester on Lost In Translation.

Overview

  • On their podcast, a listener asked if Gemma wished she and Gorka had been partnered on Strictly, and she replied "absolutely not," saying his training style didn’t suit her, with Gorka adding their Christmas special together was enough.
  • Gorka explains he has no celebrity partner on the current BBC series because he is working in Spain on the judging panel, and he praises Gemma for keeping their household running while he travels.
  • The couple’s new podcast, Lost In Translation, mines cultural differences, listener dilemmas and everyday parenting stories for conversation and humor.
  • They are engaged and have two children, Mia, 6, and Thiago, 2; in interviews, they said Mia was recently diagnosed with epilepsy.
  • Recent anecdotes include their goldendoodle Benji jumping onto the bed at night, with Gorka joking he would "leave" if Gemma brought home another dog.