Gemma Atkinson insists boyfriend Gorka Marquez won’t cheat with his next Strictly partner as she vows to avoid curse next series
GEMMA Atkinson is not at all worried that the ‘Strictly Curse’ will destroy her relationship with dance professional Gorka Marquez – as she says their romance is rock solid.
The 33-year-old actress has been dating the 27-year-old Strictly Come Dancing hunk since they met on the BBC One dance contest last year.
Strictly has a well-documented ‘curse’ which has seen happily coupled or even married stars on the hit show break up or divorce after someone has waltzed off with the Glitterball Trophy.
But Gem says she is confident her romance with Gorka is set to last – and even hopes the hunky Spaniard will prove himself to be ‘The One’.
“I’m not scared, in fact I’m really looking forward to the new series and to watching Gorka dance each week,”
“I will be there most weekends anyway. Not because I’m jealous but to support as much as possible,” she insisted.
Gemma says that people cheat, not because they are attracted to irresistible dance partners, but because their own relationships have grown tired.
“If you aren’t happy with your relationship that’s when you need to be worried. It doesn’t matter if you are on Strictly or work in a supermarket, if you aren’t happy at home that’s when you start looking elsewhere,” she said.
Gemma – who has been romantically linked to Cristiano Ronaldo and Ryan Giggs in the past – says working up a sweat with Gorka is the secret to their success.
“We love working out together and have the same personal trainer,” she revealed – confirming that adage popular with gym obsessed lovers that ‘couples who work out together, stay together.’
“We are quite competitive and both push each other in the gym but he’s a lot more focused with food, which is annoying. I’m the one who likes to treat myself with a pizza after training but he’s the opposite. He doesn’t see the point. He’s a lot more strict,” she said.
Natasha Kaplinsky was the first victim of the alleged Strictly Curse – taking part in the dance show in 2004, both she and dance professional Brendan Cole split from their respective relationships to embark on a romance together.
While Gemma and Gorka found love on Strictly last year, dance pro’s Karen and Kevin Clifton saw their relationship collapse during the 2017 series.
Karen and Kevin have been touring together, however, are due to return to Strictly this year and there is speculation their marriage could yet be saved.
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And one year prior, Lousie Redknapp saw her marriage to footballer husband Jamie come under strain – with the two eventually splitting.
Strictly Come Dancing is due to return to BBC One this Autumn.
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