Gemma Atkinson set for tough time apart from Gorka Marquez as Strictly star announces major career move

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Strictly Come Dancing professional Gorka Marquez is set for a big career move as he announces he'll be a judge on the Spanish version of the show, Bailando con las Estrellas.The 33 year old professional dancer, who has been part of the BBC show since 2016 and reached the final three times, shared his exciting news on Instagram.

He wrote: "I finally can share the news that I will be one of the judges in the Spanish version of Strictly 'Bailando con las Estrellas.' "So excited to back in Spain and doing the show that changed my whole life and excited to be sat on the other side of the floor this time even if I am not sure I will be able to hold my self and not dance." He announced the first episode will be broadcast on Telecinco this weekend, with Gorka joining the judging panel.

Gorka excitedly shared: "First show is this Saturday and I can't wait." His announcement has already received a lot of love online, with over 35,000 likes, and his friends from Strictly Come Dancing have been quick to congratulate him in the comments.

Presenter Tess Dally commented: "Congratulations." While professional dancer Katya Jones added: "Get in! Go show them Gorks." Radio presenter Nikita Kanda, who danced with Gorka previously, expressed: "Proud of you." And Keisha Buchanan from Sugababes, his partner in the latest Christmas special, also celebrated: "Yes!