Gorka Marquez's Strictly Come Dancing partner makes 'promise' as he's shown support
manchestereveningnews.co.ukDr Punam Krishan a promise to Gorka Marquez after it was revealed they'd be competing in this year's Strictly Come Dancing together.
Dr Punam is among the 15 celebrities taking part in the BBC One dance contest this year. The much-anticipated 2024 series kicked off on Saturday (September 14) with the colourful and energetic pre-recorded launch show during which the class of 2024 were welcomed into the iconic ballroom for the first time while their professional dance partners were also revealed.
Among the partnerships being made were practising GP and Morning Live's resident Dr Punam and Gorka, who is now the longest-serving professional dancer on the show as well it being revealed he's scored more tens than any of his dancing colleagues. READ MORE: Gorka Marquez shares crying selfie after Strictly Come Dancing return as he feels 'sadness and guilt The pair have since shared their delight at being partnered for the 22nd series but in an honest social media post, Gorka admitted the challenge he is facing leaving his family to train in Scotland with Dr Punam.
The series will take him away from the Greater Manchester home he shares with his fiancee Gemma Atkinson and their two children, five-year-old Mia and one-year-old Thiago, as he trains in Glasgow before moving onto London each weekend for the live shows.
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