Gemma Atkinson has shared the sweet moment her daughter met her favourite Strictly Come Dancing star - and no, it's not her dad Gorka Marquez. Those who follow the adorable family or the BBC One dance contest may be aware that Gemma and Gorka's little girl, Mia, has developed a bit of a crush on a certain Strictly contestant.
Gemma previously revealed that Mia is a big fan of Coronation Street actor Will and is supporting him and his pro partner Nancy Xu just as much as her 'Papa' and Helen. Mia has even named a stuffed elf toy after the former Two Pints of Lager star after Gemma picked up the Christmas toy early on a shopping trip.
And every week, the Hits Radio host has been following the show from home with Mia, filming her reactions to the results as she eagerly awaited Gorka and partner Helen Skelton and Will and Nancy getting through.
Last weekend, Mia was once again pleased, shrieking with excitement as Will and Nancy made it to week nine. But she did also have the same reaction to her 'Papa' and Countryfile host Helen also making it to another week in the BBC One dance contest. And not just any week - but Blackpool week.
Gemma, who competed on the show herself in 2017 and partnered with Aljaž Škorjanec, confirmed after that she'd be heading up to Blackpool from Manchester to support her husband-to-be and his dance partner in person and on Friday, she and Mia hit the road as the toddler got to watch rehearsals for Saturday's big show in the famous Blackpool Tower Ballroom.
And Mia looked delighted as Gemma took to Instagram to share a picture of her daughter alongside Will on the dancefloor as he got in some last minute rehearsals, 24 hours before the big show. "Mia's dream came true," proud mum Gemma typed alongside the adorable snap of the pair.
She then added: "Thank you @willmellor79," as her little girl beamed alongside the Manchester-born actor. Earlier, Gemma had shared a photo of Mia with professional dancer Luba Musktuk and also gave fans a glimpse of Mia's outfit for the big trip up to the seaside resort.
"Ready to go watch rehearsals in Blackpool," the former Hollyoaks and Emmerdale actress wrotr alongside a photo of Mia twirling around to show off her pink, swan-emblazoned jumper which had been tucked into a lace skirt. Earlier this month, Gemma filmed Mia's reaction while watching the pre-recorded results show. Mia couldn't hide her delight at seeing both her dad and Will through to another week and appeared all shy why she realised she was being spoken about on the show.
"Now Will, I love this, there is a little person who is voting for you and it is....I don't know how to say this...Gorka's daughter," Claudia Winkleman said after both couples made it through to another week. She then asked: "Has it caused problems in the group?" to which Will replied: "I don't think so. I'm glad she's voting for me, II think it's wonderful bless her. She's only three."
Gorka then said: "It's the only way I can talk to her now. I say 'Hi Mia' and she's like 'Papa, I'm too busy.' Then I say I'm with Will...Will Mellor!" The pro dancer's other half, Gemma Atkinson has revealed that Mia has even named a giant elf soft toy after Will. Following the results show, Gorka reshared Gemma's video.
"@willmellor76 Thank goodness we are through," he typed alongside the sweet yet funny clip. "Cos it would be a world of tears at home," he added with a crying laughing emoji.
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