Get all the Strictly glitz direct to your email Gemma Atkinson's thoughts were with her man as he took to the dancefloor for the first live show of Strictly Come Dancing 2021.
The Hits Radio presenter was at a friend's 40th so she missed real-life partner and pro dancer Gorka Marquez's debut with former Coronation Street star Katie McGlynn.
Ahead of their performance, the former Emmerdale and Hollyoaks actress shared her excitement for the pair. READ MORE:Strictly fans all say same thing as McFly star Tom Fletcher makes dancefloor debut Taking to her Instagram Stories she wrote: "I'm at a 40th tonight so will miss these two smashing that tango! "I've seen it and it's ACE!" And she told them: "Have the best time." Gemma met her fiance
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