Gemma Atkinson has candidly opened up about the reality of her partner Gorka Marquez being away for work, especially while raising their two children.The star is often quizzed by fans on how she manages solo parenting with Mia, 4, and baby Thiago when Gorka's off dazzling audiences on Strictly Come Dancing.
Gemma's got a cheeky retort ready, as she shared with Heat magazine: "I get asked a lot, 'How do you do that on your own with the kids and him being away? ' But it's all we've known in our relationship.
So I'm like, 'How do you live with someone 24/7 and see them all the time?'" In an emotional turn, Gemma also revealed a tear-jerking moment from her daughter Mia's fifth birthday.
Despite the joyous celebrations, Mia's wish tugged at heartstrings. Gemma took to Instagram to express her feelings: "Thought I'd got through today cry free but Mia just told me in bed she's had a really good birthday but her best present ever would have been if Norman came home." Norman, their cherished dog, sadly passed away at the age of 12, leaving a void in the family.
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