Gemma Atkinson has joked about requesting fiance Gorka Marquez to make a drastic move as she prepares to welcome their second child. pregnant The Hits Radio presenter, who is due to give birth to a baby boy this summer, proudly watched her man on tour at The Lowry Theatre with Strictly Come Dancing - The Professionals.
The former Emmerdale and Hollyoaks actress, 38, is looking forward to Gorka, 32, joining her on her maternity leave after he completes the tour. But she quipped that she'd probably be needing a 'break' and 'begging' for him to up sticks to the capital.
Gemma gushed about her pride over Strictly Come Dancing pro Gorka, who she met when she competed on the BBC dance show in 2017, saying: " Always so proud of Gorks. Be it his dancing, his training, his attention to me and Mia and his friends he always gives 100%."
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She continued: "Constantly travelling, performing, rehabbing, sleeping when possible and being the best dad and partner (when he’s not annoying me with his laptop in bed, spanish tele, his drone or CrossFit documentaries)."
Gemma praised about the show: "Last night we watched the @strictlycomedancinglive and it was Brilliant!! All the pros the were top of their game as usual." She wrote: "30 more shows to go before he joins me on my mat leave and we have some time together (by which point I’ll prob be begging for him to relocate to London for Strictly so I can have a break)."
Gemma recently responded to 'aggressive messages' after she reached out for tips as she prepares for the arrival of her second child. Hits Radio presenter Gemma, whose daughter Mia with Gorka Marquez turns four in July, said she was 'mentally trying to prepare' for baby number two as well as Mia starting school.
"I finish work in 2 weeks," she told her followers on Instagram. "I’m mentally trying to prepare myself for this level of exhaustion again but around an actual school run for Mia while Gorka will be away filming Strictly. S***s getting real!" she exclaimed jokingly with a crying-laughing emoji.
And she asked, along with a selection of gorgeous throwback snaps of herself with Mia as a baby: "Any tips on the jump from 1 to 2 as well as the first starting school. Greatly appreciated."
Gemma, 38, from Bury, later took to Instagram Stories to thank fans for sharing their own stories and tips with her. But the formetar also received some nasty messages in response to her message.
"Thanks for all your tips and stories! On my grid, love reading them," she said. "Seems majority of advice is: 1. Don't put pressure on things to be perfect 2. Routine is key! 3. A sling is a must 4. Accept help and enjoy the ride!"
And she added: "PS. to the odd aggressive few telling me to get a grip and realise how blessed I am. Sending love and I hope your circumstances change and you find your happiness."
On (Monday, May 8) Gemma admitted that she was in a "little bit of a predicament" over Mia's birthday coming up soon. "Fourth of July of course, Miss Independent," she said.
She said she didn't know what to do after Mia asked for an iPad and asked "am I being tight?" by saying no. "She's asked for an iPad and I've said no, because obviously everyone parents differently and I'm sure when there's two I'll be like 'have what you want'," she explained.
She added: "But she's so good with her books and her colours but she's sulked about it. And I think four is too young for us. Obviously everyone does it differently and she has one at my sister's and she has a little Nintedo Wii at my mum's. It's my stepdad's old one and I've said 'when you go there fine. But when you're with us and you come out for food and brunch or whatever it's colours, books.'"
She asked: "Four's too young isn't it? I don't know what to do." Gemma later updated to say the majority had agreed with her over saying no. "Some teachers have said 'no don't'" she said. "It's about looking at the screen," she explained. Gemma then joked that she was a 'sergeant major mum' as she said they have restricted telly time in their home.
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