Gorka Marquez didn't waste any time in answering whether Gemma Atkinson gets 'jealous' over his Strictly Come Dancing partners as it was confirmed he'll be returning for eigth season.
The dancer announced last month that he'll be heading back to the ballroom later this year when the BBC One dance contest returns.
The news was originally announced by the BBC on with Gorka named among the 18-strong professional dancer line-up ahead of the hit show returning this autumn.
The professional dancers who will be returning to Strictly alongside Gorka are Dianne Buswell, Nadiya Bychkova, Graziano Di Prima, Karen Hauer, Amy Dowden, Katya Jones, Neil Jones, Nikita Kuzmin, Luba Mushtuk, Jowita Przystal, Johannes Radebe, Kai Widdrington, Nancy Xu, Carlos Gu, Lauren Oakley, Michelle Tsiakkas and Vito Coppola. READ MORE: Gemma Atkinson fights tears at daughter's letter after death as she navigates children's grief for first time Join our WhatsApp Top Stories and Breaking News group by clicking this link The news of Gorka's return now makes him Strictly's longest-serving professional male dancer while his co-star, friend and dance partner Karen Hauer is the longest-serving female pro dancer having joined back in 2012, with the 2024 run marking her 13th season.
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