Gemma Atkinson's tears as she says 'I'm not ready' amid personal eight-day countdown

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Gemma Atkinson was left fighting tears as she spoke about a recent loss while also counting down to a personal milestone. The Hits Radio is no stranger to being open and honest with her online following.

That said, over the summer, Bury-born Gemma shared her heartache when she and her Strictly Come Dancing star fiancé Gorka Marquez said goodbye to one of their family dogs.

Gemma confirmed the upsetting news of Norman's death at the end of June by posting a moving video featuring pictures and clips of him from over the years with her and fellow dog Ollie, as well as Gorka and their two children - Mia, five, and one-year-old Thiago. READ MORE: BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Johannes Radebe breaks silence on exit claims as fans respond During her latest social media video on Friday (November 8), animal lover Gemma spoke about her upcoming milestone birthday before revealing she was off to the Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary for which she is a president.

Speaking to the camera following her early morning gym session at her Greater Manchester home, the former Hollyoaks and Emmerdale star said: "Finished.