Gorka Marquez: 'Sad' Strictly pro apologises as he misses Gemma Atkinson's birthday

express.co.uk:

Gemma Atkinson this morning.The Strictly Come Dancing 2020 pro has been forced to miss her 36th birthday.The 30-year-old said he was "sad" he couldn't be with her on her special day in view of his 578,000 followers.The Spanish dancer has been forced to miss seeing his other half due to the BBC show.Gorka and his partner Maisie Smith, 19, have formed a bubble in order to take part in Strictly due to the coronavirus pandemic.This means the star is unable to see Gemma and their daughter, Mia, one.He shared a number of snaps of Gemma on the picture-sharing app, as he gushed about her in the caption.Gorka stated: "HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BABY!"Sad I can't be there to celebrate with you and Mia your day like you deserve."(sic)He continued: "You are the.