Gemma Atkinson teases Gorka Marquez's BBC Strictly partner after their child-free night alone is disturbed by their dog

STRICLY Come Dancing star Matt Goss and his pro partner Nadiya Bychkova looked in high spirits as they left rehearsals yesterday. The pair, who fans are convinced are feuding, were seen hugging goodbye and smiling after training hard for this week’s dance.

Strictly Come Dancing star Helen Skelton has shared her rehearsal injuries after practising for the show has left her bloodied and bruised.

Gemma Atkinson shared how touched she was after the kindest gesture from a fan, which she learned about via social media.The mum-of-one took to her Instagram Stories, where she shared a screenshot of a message from one of her followers.MORE: Gemma Atkinson documents struggles of having 'nothing' or 'no one' as fiancé Gorka leaves home for Strictly rehearsalsReferring to the London Marathon, which takes place next month, they wrote: "I am running for the BHF [British Heart Foundation] this year. It would be an honour to add your dad's name to my 'in memory of' list."I am writing these names on my arm as the inspiration to keep me going.WATCH: Gemma Atkinson shows off her 'pregnant face' as Mia plays Doctor"It is my first marathon after only having a baby last year it's going to be a tough race but so worth it for the work the British Heart Foundation do…"MORE: Gemma Atkinson makes controversial comment on marriage plans with GorkaSEE: Gemma Atkinson shows off her teeth transformation – and fans are impressedGemma responded by captioning the image: "And now I'm crying.… My dad was called David Atkinson.

Helen Skelton, 39, has shared a painful moment alongside her Strictly Come Dancing partner Gorka Marquez.The star posted a short clip of Gorka adopting a strange pose over a table in their rehearsal space. The dancer was hanging over a kitchen counter with his legs flung over the table top as he balanced himself with his hands. Helen was filming her partner's bizarre antics, and shared the "intense" moment with her 340,000 followers. She could be heard saying: "You alright mate?" as her co-star responded affirmatively, although the Spanish dancer was clearly in some pain. The star then strolled with her phone over to a mirror before panning down towards her sore feet, while adding the caption: "It's intense."She then could be heard muttering: "Jesus Christ", under her breath as she showed fans her bruised feet from weeks of hard training. It follows as she took to the picture-sharing platform earlier this week to share snaps of her "bloodied" and "bruised "trotters."Helen shared the snaps shortly before her second performance with Gorka on Saturday night. She captioned the post: “And the aim of the game is to be sexy..."Not with these trotters” followed by laughing face emojis and the hashtag #nopainnogain.Despite the difficult physical element of the show, she said she was nevertheless "loving every part of the journey."Posting a smiling selfie with Gorka, the 39-year-old wrote: “Feet on fire and head exploding but loving every second of this journey.”She also shared a video of Gorka jumping out on people as a practical joke.Helen said: “Somehow @gorka_marquez finding time to prank everyone."She added: “It’s been a big old week of training so far and still a lot to do...

Helen Skelton has said she is 'trying to be sexy' while showing off her blistered feet on social media. The Countryfile host is currently in training for week two of Strictly Come Dancing which will be on screens this coming Saturday.

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STRICTLY Come Dancing star Helen Skelton has revealed a bloody rehearsal injury just days before the second live show. The 39-year-old TV star took to social media to share a picture of her feet looking painful with blood on heels. Helen wrote: “And the aim of the game is to be sexy… not with these trotters #nopainnogain,” followed by laughing emojis.

Helen Skelton has admitted she tried to do a runner from Strictly by fleeing through a fire door.The Countryfile star is one of the current crop of contestants on the BBC ballroom show but had a little wobble before it got under way.Speaking on her radio show, she said: "I had a little cry. I'm normally cool, calm and collected.READ MORE: Strictly’s Kaye Adams slams pro for ‘elder abuse’ and fears he ‘could get fired’"I got on the dancefloor and they said, 'When the audience come in...' and I went, 'Oh crikey, yeah, there's people.

Helen Skelton unveiled her new nickname for professional dance partner Gorka Marquez on Wednesday.MORE: Helen Skelton's candid parenting confession will melt your heart - watchTaking to Instagram, the Countryfile presenter shared a joyful snap alongside 32-year-old Gorka. Alongside the photo, Helen included the caption: "Feet on fire and head exploding but loving every second of this journey...WATCH: Helen Skelton dazzles in glitter-clad jumpsuit for Strictly reveal"Somehow @gorka_marquez finding time to prank everyone - thank God there's room to laugh.

Fifteen celebs took to the dancefloor for the first time at the weekend as they launched the Strictly Come Dancing class of 22. A host of stars kicked off the BBC dance contest to take us through autumn through to December and topping the leaderboard on Saturday night was snake-hipped Will Mellor.

Helen Skelton, 39, begged for broadcaster Jules Hudson to not get ahead of himself in regards to how far Helen will get in the BBC competition. Having spoken openly about finding Strictly training hard, Helen, who is partnered with Gorka Márquez, 32, urged Jules to only go “one week at a time please” after he tweeted that she was “in the race to be crowned Strictly Champion.”The pair’s brief interaction via social media started when Jules, who has worked on numerous shows like Escape to the Country and This Week on the Farm, which Helen has also presented, tweeted in support of his “chum”.Alongside a picture of Helen and Gorka as they posed in their Strictly costumes, Jules wrote to his 12,500 followers: “So excited for my old chum now in the race to be crowned Strictly Champion of 2022! Come on Helen!! X @HelenSkelton @BBCOne @BBCiPlayer @SCD2022UK.”Thanking her friend and work colleague for his support, Helen then replied, explaining that followers should not be getting ahead of themselves when it comes to her ability on the ballroom floor.She wrote: “One week at a time please but you’re always good at flattering my ego! See u soon huds.” (sic)Despite her hesitation towards her dancing capabilities, almost immediately some of Helen’s 136,000 followers took to supporting her in the comments of her tweet.User @DominicUppiah wrote: “Go on Helen!! You got this.”And @MatthewTatler1 echoed this by writing: “You will smash it Helen and will dance your way to victory.

She’s doing her best to impress the judges on Strictly Come Dancing, but Helen Skelton’s pals are worrying that she’s putting too much pressure on herself as the competition intensifies. Helen and her professional partner Gorka Marquez scored 26 points as the show kicked off at the weekend, but that only puts more pressure on Helen to keep delivering. As well as wanting to spend as much time as possible immersing herself in Strictly’s notoriously challenging rehearsal schedule, we’re told Helen is also determined to be around for all of her nine-month-old daughter Elsie’s “firsts”.

The stars of this year's Strictly Come Dancing couldn't wipe the smiles off their faces as they left the studio after their first dances on the show. This season kicked off in spectacular sequinned style over the weekend, with celebrities such as actor Kym Marsh, singer Fleur East, Loose Women 's Kaye Adams and Paralympian Ellie Simmonds all putting their best feet forward. Kaye Adams, 59, was supported on night one by her fellow Loose Women panellists and good friends Jane Moore and Nadia Sawalha, and the trio were seen beaming alongside Helen Skelton - also a contestant - and Strictly pro Gorka Marquez.

Helen Skelton, 39, wowed both the judges and audience as she made her debut on Strictly Come Dancing.The lovable presenter took to the dancefloor alongside her professional partner, Gorka Marquez, 32, and performed a beautiful American Smooth to Sam Cooke’s You Send Me. Helen managed to impress the judges and was awarded a respectable score of 26, which placed her in the middle of the leaderboard.Already, bookies have named the BBC star as one of the hot favourites to take home the coveted Glitterball trophy at the end of the series.However, despite the glitz and glamour we may see on Saturday nights, Helen devotes the majority of her attention to her three young children: Ernie, seven, Louis, five, and nine-month-old Elsie.She shares her little ones with her husband, rugby player Richie Myler.A post shared by Helen Skelton (@helenskelton)After marrying in 2013, the pair called their relationship quits earlier this year and Richie has since moved on with his new girlfriend, Stephanie Thirkill.In an exclusive interview with Express.co.uk, Helen opened up about how she is navigating life at home with her three children while balancing her numerous work commitments.She said: “That’s just parenting, you are trying to split yourself in a million different ways.“Someone said to me, one is like having a baby, two is like having a farm and three is like having a zoo; and I know what they mean! A post shared by Helen Skelton (@helenskelton)“It’s good though, I wouldn’t have it any other way. I am very lucky that my boys love their little sister.”As well as competing in Strictly Come Dancing and taking on the gruelling training sessions, Helen is also continuing her numerous presenting gigs including her BBC Radio 5 Live show

Former Strictly Come Dancing professional James Jordan has branded Helen Skelton and Gorka Márquez the “perfect couple”.Taking to Twitter to give his annual weekly verdict on the performances, James, who was a pro on the show from 2006 to 2013, said the pair were “amazing”.The 44 year old wrote on Twitter: “Helen. You clever boy Gorka. Clearly the best of the night so far and for week 1 amazing.

Helen Skelton's rugby ace ex Richie Myler shared a loved-up photo of himself with new girlfriend Stephanie Thirkill, 32, and her parents, declaring that they'd ended the rugby season as a "family". At around the same time, Helen used Instagram to show off two of her three children cuddling up together and described them as "besties" in a broadcast to her 337,000 followers.The Countryfile presenter, who wowed the judges on Strictly last weekend, was in a buoyant mood in spite of her heartbreak earlier in the year.The couple called it quits on their eight year marriage just four months after she gave birth to their third child.However, she posted footage on Instagram yesterday claiming that she was "grateful" about life as she praised her seasoned dance partner, Gorka Marquez."Credit where it’s due … this one @gorka_marquez deserves kudos for not only getting me around the dance floor ….but on it in the first place," Helen exclaimed enthusiastically, adding: "Grateful Mr M!""You’re a master at your craft and a belter of a pal," she praised the pro ballroom dancer."To all the families holding down the fort behind the scenes….

Strictly Come Dancing's Helen Skelton from taking time out from training to help with something else quite magical.READ: Ola & James Jordan's Strictly verdict on Will's jive, Ellie's emotional performance and winner predictionsThe presenter on Countryfile visited Hoar Cross Hall in Staffordshire as it was transformed into a enchanted manor for two weeks to welcome 240 families with children living with life-limiting or life-threatening illnesses.The Walt Disney Company teamed up with charities Make-A-Wish UK and The Kentown Wizard Foundation to create three-day immersive Disney Wish experiences for the children and their families, repeating the success of last year’s first event held in the UK, when overseas holiday dreams had to be put on hold due to the pandemic. When Helen, 39, was asked to go along and meet some of the children and their families, she didn’t hesitate.