Gorka Marquez was forced to issue an apology to his girlfriend Gemma Atkinson for missing her birthday to rehearse with his Strictly Come Dancing partner Maisie Smith.
The professional dancer, 30, is currently in an isolated bubble with the Strictly cast for the duration of his stint on this year's series.
And him being away from home has forced him to miss out on at-home celebrations for Gemma's 36th birthday. Feeling apologetic over having to give it a miss, Gorka penned an emotional message alongside some sweet snaps of the pair and their tot Mia as he admitted he was "sad" that he wasn't there to celebrate. "HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BABY," he wrote. "Sad I can't be there to celebrate with you and Mia your day like you deserve. "You are the most
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