Katie McGlynn finding Strictly 'harder than she thought' after dance off with pro Gorka
KATIE MCGLYNN and Gorka Marquez were locked in an intense dance-off last week on Strictly Come Dancing 2021, and the star is now reportedly finding the experience "harder than she thought".
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"Katie is really loving the Strictly experience and was understandably sad to be in the dance off. Gorka was very nice and kind about the whole thing but it's pushed her to work harder.
"He's a really hard worker and that's made her want to give her all, 100 per cent of the time.
"She's admitted to pals that Strictly is harder than she thought it would be but she's not a quitter and is determined to keep going," the source claimed to OK! Magazine.
The insider also addressed Katie's busy schedule, juggling training and filming for Hollyoaks.
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The source said: "Katie has got a busy schedule but she knows she needs to put the hours in.
"She knows how devoted Gorka is to the show too and wants to prove to him how focused she is.
"She's working so hard and Gorka is an amazing teacher.
"She's hopeful that all their extra hours of training will pay off."
In response to the claims, a spokesperson for Katie said: “Katie is very much enjoying her time on the show."
Katie's rep's comments come after Gorka hit back at rumours of tension between himself and Katie after the dance-off.
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He shared with his Instagram fans two pictures of him and Katie seemingly in high spirits together.
In view of his 662,000 followers, Gorka firstly opened up about his "intense" dance-off experience.
He went on to say of Nina and Neil: "Sorry to see @mr_njonesofficial and @nina.wadia leave, they had so much to give to the show.”
"We’ll keep working hard and giving our best," he continued.
He concluded: "And to those who think that we aren’t getting on keep thinking it," followed by thumbs up and crying with laughter emojis.
Katie also shared some pictures with her partner from backstage and showed her appreciation for Gorka.
In the post she branded Gorka the "best partner".
In response, he chimed in: "Partner!!! I am so proud of you!! LFG THIS WEEK!!"
Gorka's fiancé Gemma Atkinson also showed her support by writing: "On to the next one! C’mon!"(sic)