Gemma Atkinson reacts to Gorka Marquez's Strictly Come Dancing partner amid big move
manchestereveningnews.co.ukGemma Atkinson has shared her support for Gorka Marquez and his new Strictly Come Dancing partner following the big reveal. The hit BBC One dance show returned to screens on Saturday night (September 14) with the pre-recorded launch show.
The first episode of the 2024 series saw Strictly welcome back hosts, Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman to the iconic ballroom along with the show's knowledgeable judges, Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse and Anton Du Beke.
As well as revealing which celebrity contestants were paired with which of the talented professional dancers, the launch show featured five epic performances including a fun, fancy footwork filled routine from the pros - and cameos from the wider Strictly family - encouraging everyone to get aboard the Strictly Bus. READ MORE: BBC Strictly Come Dancing fans say 'see you in the final' as celebrity's past causes divide There was also a celebratory welcome back dance to mark Amy Dowden's momentous return to the ballroom as well as a fiery and passionate Paso Doble performed by the reigning champions from 2023, Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola.
But back to the new pairings and Gorka, who is now the longest-serving male professional dancer on the programme, was revealed to have been paired with Dr Punam Krishan, a parctising GP who is also a broadcaster, being the resident GP on BBC Morning Live and BBC Radio Scotland.
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