Gemma Atkinson was left giggling as she joked that Gorka Marquez was refusing to return home after Strictly Come Dancing if she kept entertaining an additional 'house guest'.
While they're no stranger to it, the couple are currently spending time apart as dancer Gorka competes in the BBC One dance contest with Morning Live's Dr Punam Krishan.
As well as performing each weekend at the London-based studio, Gorka is also busy training alongside celebrity dance partner Dr Punam in Glasgow, where the pracitsing GP is based, meaning he's not able to be at home in Greater Manchester with Gemma and their two children. READ MORE: BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Vito Coppola reveals dad's 'important educational lesson' leaving them in awe So Gemma and Gorka rely on FaceTime to stay in touch as their working commitments take them in different directions and away from their children - Mia and Thiago.
Recently, Gemma shared a glimpse at her latest conversation with her other half which included the reveal that it's not just squirrells she was entertaining in their garden but had also welcomed a cat to the party. "I'm sure every local animal is saying to each other, 'Go to her, she's the one who'll take us all in regardless'," alongside a face palm and crying laughing emojis.
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