Strictly pair Gemma Atkinson and Gorka Marquez captured in passionate clinch outside a hotel before last night’s show

LOVED-UP Gemma Atkinson and Gorka Marquez were captured in a passionate clinch outside a hotel before last night’s show.

An onlooker said after The Sun revealed the pair’s romance: “They appeared very close.

“Their long, lingering hug put big smiles on both of their faces.”

The lovers embraced in North London after we told how Gemma’s fling with the pro dancer was the talk of the show’s make-up room.

The actress, 32, has remained coy about it. Rather than talk about Gorka she told how she fears turning into a porker, by overeating and piling on weight because her gruelling dance training leaves her so hungry.

Gemma, who has previously dated footie’s Cristiano Ronaldo, said: “I must be the only contestant who hasn’t lost weight on the show as all we do all day is eat.

“We are so hungry with all the exercise I’m eating a lot more than usual.”

She said of the constant practice: “We are all getting on with it, having a laugh and enjoying ourselves.

“We all hang out after training together.

“The main focus for each of us is the dancing.”