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Gemma Atkinson's supportive message for Helen Skelton as Gorka expresses concern for BBC Strictly co-star

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Gorka Marquez and former Blue Peter presenter Helen Skelton were highly praised as they made their dancefloor debut together on Saturday night.

The pair floated across the floor on Strictly Come Dancing as they performed the American Smooth to Aretha Franklin's You Send Me.

The duo won over the judges with their gorgeous dance. They racked up a possible 26 points out of 40 for their performance. However, before the points came in, pro dancer Gorka told host Claudia Winkleman how Helen, 39, is unfortunately suffering from lack of confidence.

It didn't go unnoticed on the judging panel as she was advised to "own it" by Anton Du Beke. And Gorka said her confidence at the moment 'is not great.' READ MORE: BBC Strictly paused after show thrown into confusion over Shirley's score for Tyler and Dianne He said: "She's great but she just needs to believe." He continued: "Her confidence at the moment is not great.

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