'So much pain!’ Strictly's Gorka supported by Gemma Atkinson as he's forced to exit show

express.co.uk:

Strictly Come Dancing star Gorka Marquez has been forced to withdraw from the Strictly Presents tour due to a serious injury that has left him struggling to walk.The star’s wife-to-be Gemma Atkinson has sent her fiancé her love, as she informed fans he was in “so much pain”.“I am so sad to announce that, following medical advice, I have to withdraw from the 'Strictly Presents' tour,” Gorka shared on Instagram.“During the 'Strictly Professionals' tour I suffered an injury that, with treatment and care, let me carry on through the last few weeks of the tour.“Unfortunately last week I had a flair up of my injury causing me a lot of pain and problems, even to walk. “Following the advise from doctors and physios, I have had to stop my involvement in this new tour.“I am very sad not to be able to perform and dance again with @maisiesmithofficial (and the rest of the cast!) but I know the show will be amazing and the audience will be in for a real treat.“Now it is time to rest and rehab so I can be ready for Strictly 2022.“All the love and keep dancing!!!!”Former Hollyoaks and Emmerdale actress Gemma commented: “Proud of you for getting through those last few weeks! “I know how painful it was for you at times,” she added.“Rest and rehab then back to the show, can’t have you home for too long messing up my routine.On her story, Gemma also wrote: “Gorks was in so much pain the last few weeks of the tour. “Proud of him for getting through it.

Now, on the advice of doctors and physios, it’s rest and rehab ready for Strictly 2022!”Strictly Come Dancing Live also put out a statement about Gorka’s sudden show exit.