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Victoria Johns

Strictly's Gorka teases fiancée Gemma Atkinson on her birthday with 'embarrassing' pic

Strictly Come Dancing 's Gorka Marquez teased his fiancée Gemma Atkinson on her birthday with an 'embarrassing' pic today (Nov 16).

The father-of-one, 32, paid tribute to the former Hollyoaks actress with a series of snaps to celebrate her 38th year.

The sweet montage includes gorgeous pics of the happy couple - and another Gemma may have wished stayed in the family album.

In the snap, the Hits Radio presenter can be seen with an ice cream in her mouth as she holds another one, which is dripping down her hand.

Of course Gemma still looks gorgeous, but pre-empting her response, Gorka made a sweet apology in the caption.

He wrote: "Happy birthday to the nicer, funnier, prettier & sexier in our relationship.

Gorka Marquez apologised for sharing this pic of Gemma (gorka_marquez/instagram)
The Strictly star wished the actress a happy 38th birthday (gorka_marquez/instagram)

"Thank you for being the best mum, fiancee & friend I could wish. I’ m so grateful to spend everyday of my life with you.

"We love you @glouiseatkinson

"PS: sorry for last pic."

Gorka's fans loved the adorable pics with many wishing Gemma many happy returns of the day.

Fans loved Gorka's adorable tribute (gorka_marquez/instagram)
The couple share daughter Mia, three (gorka_marquez/instagram)

Gemma later thanked her fans in a video in which she can be seen sitting in her car wearing a plaid shirt.

"Thank you so much for all your birthday wishes," she said.

"I've had a nice day so far. I've been to see a potential school for Mia so that was good and I've also been to Bury market with my mum to get some cheese pies because I've got the family round on Friday."

Gemma also said she'd be letting her hair down later in Blackpool "with the girls".

The actress' partner Gorka is currently strutting his stuff on Strictly Come Dancing with Helen Skelton.

Gorka is currently strutting his stuff with Helen Skelton on Strictly (PA)

The Countryfile star said she's forged a close friendship with Gemma, particularly since she's also taken part in the BBC show.

Last month Gorka and Gemma invited the mum-of-three round to their house for dinner- dispelling any rumours of a Strictly ‘curse’.

Pals say Gemma thinks Helen is a ‘sweetheart’, especially dealing with the shock split from husband Richie Myler.

Opening up about their new friendship in a chat with Closer magazine, Helen said: “I’m so lucky because Gemma’s also done the show and she gets it.

“She understands what it’s like when you’re in my shoes, so I feel like I get the benefit of that support [as well as Gorka’s].”

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