Gemma Atkinson hits back saying 'we cannot win' with female body as stuns in new clothing range

HELEN Skelton was snapped hiding under a coat in training for Strictly Come Dancing as it was revealed her ex husband's new partner is pregnant. The Sun exclusively told yesterday how Richie Myler is expecting a child with Stephanie Thirkill just months after he walked out on Helen, 39, after nine years of marriage. Countryfile presenter Helen - who shares three children with rugby player Richie, 32 - has thrown herself into training for the glitzy BBC1 competition.

Helen Skelton's estranged husband Richie Myler is expecting a baby with his new girlfriend Stephanie Thirkill - who fell pregnant a month after the breakdown of his marriage, it has been reported.

Gemma Atkinson gave her loyal followers a glimpse into her morning routine which included stripping off for a freezing ice bath. The Hits Radio host took to Instagram early on Wednesday morning (October 12) as she and her beau Gorka Marquez had a quick coffee before heading out ot their home gym for a training session.

Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas struggled to hold back the tears as she addressed the "sexism" backlash against her. Shirley appeared on Loose Women on Wednesday (October 12) to speak out about the hate she has received from trolls online and stressed her position as a judge on the hit BBC dance competition.Taking the opportunity to explain why it was she picked Richie Anderson and not Fleur East in the dance off on Sunday she admitted she had based her decision solely on "his footwork," adding "I love Fleur, she had this beautiful frame, and it was soft and it was elegant but in the end I went with the footwork."READ MORE: Gemma Atkinson in wardrobe malfunction as she spills out of towel with Strictly fiancéThe star was left visibly emotional while discussing the impact the hurtful messages she has been bombarded with since have had on her as she admitted: "I don't have a mean bone in my body."She said: "It's a beautiful show, it's there to entertain, I'm there to do a job.

Gorka Marquez had his fans cooing as he posted a sweet video of himself and his fiancée Gemma Atkinson. The dancer is currently busy training for another week on Strictly Come Dancing but being partnered with Helen Skelton means he can still spend time at home in Greater Manchester as she is also based up north.

Emmerdale star Gemma Atkinson risked a major wardrobe malfunction dancing with her Strictly Come Dancing pro fiancé Gorka Marquez in their home gym – wearing a towel.The actress wanted to learn the Viennese Waltz with her partner, and decided the time to do it was in her sports gear.Gorka, however, was forced to re-tuck her towel on several occasions as it began to come unravelled, leaving Gemma red-faced as she looked awkwardly at the camera.READ MORE: Strictly's Hamza Yassin says 'thank you for everything' as he opens up on BBC exit Thankfully the star was wearing a pink sports bra underneath, but her legs were left bare underneath the grey cotton.“I can’t, my towel will drop!” Gemma squealed, before leaving a sweet message to Gorka’s Strictly partner Helen as she said: “Helen, I don’t know how you do this, I’m frustrated with him already!”As Gorka offered Gemma a few corrections, she groaned: “Oh, god!”Sweeping her blonde locks up into a high ponytail, Gemma got cosy with her partner as they stepped around the room giggling.Gorka, meanwhile, slipped into a cheeky leotard which plunged almost to his naval, leaving his sculpted chest on full display and cutting off at mid-thigh.He added a pair of bright yellow socks and trainers to step around the gym, surrounded by treadmills and exercise bikes.Posting the cheeky clip to Instagram, Gorka penned: “When she asks me to teach her the Viennese Waltz at 6am.

Back in 2017, Gemma Atkinson was a Strictly Come Dancing finalist herself when she was partnered up with Aljaž Škorjanec. Now, in a new interview with OK!, the presenter has opened up on her thoughts on fiancé Gorka Marquez being partnered up with Helen Skelton.The actress is clearly delighted about Gorka’s celebrity partner for this series as she told us: "We’ve FaceTimed a few times. It’s been absolutely lovely.

Gemma Atkinson and Gorka Marquez have been together for almost five years, and got engaged on Valentine’s Day last year. But when we ask Gemma about their wedding plans, it’s fair to say the couple are decidedly laid-back. "There have been a few times now where we’ve driven past a registry office and said, ‘Shall we just go in and do it? Yeah, let’s do it!’" says Gemma, 37.

Gemma Atkinson has "not planned anything" for her wedding. The 37-year-old actress has been set to tie the knot with 'Strictly Come Dancing' professional Gorka Márquez since 2021 but the pair have struggled to find a time for the ceremony and have often considered "just doing it" when the chance upon registry office. She said: "There have been a few times now where we've driven past a registry office and said, 'Shall we just go in and do it? Yeah, let's do it! We've not planned anything other than we know we want it really small and really intimate.

Proud partner Gemma Atkinson has shared an adorable video of daughter Mia watching Strictly Come Dancing pro Gorka Marquez perform in the third live show of the series with Helen Skelton. On Saturday night professional dancer Gorka impressed with a spellbinding Viennese Waltz to Hopelessly Devoted To You by the late Olivia Newton-John from the iconic film Grease.

Gemma Atkinson, 37, has launched a clothing range with In The Style - but viewers' reactions had her groaning that she "genuinely cannot win".

Kym Marsh managed to steal some time away from rehearsals for Strictly Come Dancing and spend some 'needed' time with one of her grandchildren. Last month, during the launch of the BBC One dance contest, a chat between Kym and host Tess Daly had viewers gasping in amazement.

Gemma Atkinson, 37, is said to have dismissed the infamous curse rumours surrounding Strictly Come Dancing and plans to become pals with Helen Skelton.The Countryfile presenter, 39, is partnered with Gorka Marquez, 32, on the BBC show, who got engaged to Gemma last year.The former Hollyoaks actress has reportedly quashed rumours of a Strictly curse and has instead opted to focus on building a friendship with Helen.Sources claim that the actress is hoping to welcome Helen into their home due to her grounded nature and wants to be friends with her.According to reports, Gemma does not want "endless speculation about the curse".A source said: "A lot of Gemma's mates were wondering if she would be worried about the Strictly curse but she laughs it off and just wants to embrace Helen into the family and support her."Gemma doesn't want the endless speculation about the curse, she absolutely trusts Gorka and thinks that Helen is a sweetheart."The source continued to Heat magazine: "She's being extremely positive and encouraging of the pairing and wants them to go all the way."Gemma is reportedly "relieved" that Gorka is paired with Helen due to her "genuine" nature.Express.co.uk has contacted Gemma Atkinson's representatives for comment.Following last week's episode of Strictly Come Dancing, Gemma took to her Instagram page in view of her 1.8 million followers and gushed over Gorka and Helen's performance.Sharing a sweet selfie of the pair on the dancefloor, the mum-of-one captioned the post: "C’mon!!! Go out there and shine Helen! You’re gonna have the most Amazing time on Strictly! Will be rooting for you both @gorka_marquez @helenskelton."Helen rushed to comment on the post, as she replied: "[heart emojis] We need a

Gemma Atkinson has invited Helen Skelton to her house in the hopes of squashing the infamous “Strictly Curse” rumours that seemingly spring up each time a new series comes out. The former Emmerdale actress is engaged to professional dancer Gorka Marquez who this year has been paired with TV presenter Helen Skelton on Strictly Come Dancing.

Strictly Come Dancing fans have discovered what the remaining 14 couples will be dancing to this weekend as a show favourite returns. This Saturday night (October 8) it'll be all about lights, camera, action as movie week arrives in the ballroom.

Strictly's Gorka Marquez has revealed he was a bit miffed when Gemma Atkinson ditched his plans for a relaxing day of movies – to go kitchen shopping.The dancer has been hard at work on the BBC ballroom show – where he is paired with TV star Helen Skelton - and told fans on Instagram that he was looking forward to a day just unwinding out with his fiancée Gemma and their three-year-old daughter Mia.But his plans for a quiet Sunday were scuppered when Gemma took him shopping instead.READ MORE: Gemma Atkinson defies age in throwback snap as she looks the same 20 years laterGorka, 32, shared a video on his Instagram Story that showed them in a car as he explained what had happened.He revealed his interest was piqued when Gemma said that she had "plans" for him, until he discovered that they involved kitchen cabinets."Just came home from yesterday's Strictly and I was so excited to see Gemma and Mia," he said."I thought we were going to chill on Sunday, watch a movie and she's like, 'Ooh I've got plans for us! "So I was very excited for those plans and she told me we're going to... design a new kitchen."Hollyoaks beauty Gemma, 37, then chimed in: "We're going to pick a new kitchen!"Gorka teased that he was "excited" about hitting the shops, but Gemma quipped: "Well, it's not going to choose itself, sweet cheeks.""Did you just call me sweet cheeks?" Gorka asked.Gemma and Gorka met on Strictly back in 2017 and later went on to fall for each other.Mia was born in 2019 and last year the couple announced that they had got engaged.For more of the latest showbiz news from Daily Star, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here.Gemma shared a photo from their engagement on social media."Valentine's forever...

Gemma Atkinson admitted that she 'looks exhausted' as she gave her millions of followers a positive update after sharing her concerns for one of her beloved pet dogs. Over the weekend the Hits Radio host opened up about her 'horrible month' and she welcomed a fresh start in October.

Gorka Marquez was back in the ballroom on Saturday night as he and new celebrity partner Helen Skelton competed in the second week of Strictly Come Dancing.

READ MORE: BBC Strictly's Giovanni Pernice trades dance costumes for a suit but his co-star mocks him for £18,000 jewellery Taking to Twitter, one fan said: "Seeing Gorka in that shirt. I think I am pregnant," while another added: "I may be slightly in love with Gorka. Just saying.