Gorka Marquez shares emotional struggle with Strictly Come Dancing statement

Gorka Marquez, the 34 year old Spanish dance sensation, has been caught in an emotional moment that he's chosen to share with his followers on social media.

The Strictly Come Dancing stalwart is returning for the show's 2024 season and has opened up about the challenges of balancing his career and personal life.

He'll be seen gliding across the dance floor with Dr. Punam Krishan, a 41 year old Glasgow-based medic who often graces television screens with her medical insights.

However, his commitment to Strictly means time away from his Manchester-based family notably, his partner, actress Gemma Atkinson, whom he met on the programme in 2017 and two young children, Mia and Thiago.

Despite their love story blossoming on the 2017 season and leading to an engagement in 2021, Gorka admits to feeling torn by his professional obligations.

In a heartfelt Instagram post alongside a tear-streaked selfie, Gorka shared: "Sometimes I feel like in here we all share happy things, or things that can make others go Wow look at him/her...how amazing. Maybe scared to show the other side of us, more vulnerable, but that is still us. So...here is me, having a moment of those that sometimes we hide or keep for our selves, especially being a man."

Gorka Marquez has shared a heartfelt message on social media, revealing his mixed emotions as he starts his Strictly Come Dancing journey. He wrote: "I feel like today should be one of those days where everyone might think is all happiness, joy, excitement, for all what is about to start with Strictly...And YES it is. But at the same time I get a feeling of sadness, guilt, for going away for what ever long it is. A feeling of letting them down for not being there, a sense of failure to them.."

He concluded: "I hope you all have a lovely Sunday and thanks for letting me share it with you all" - alongside a red heart emoji. His partner Gemma responded with a lighthearted comment, joking that he had taken all the clothes she likes to borrow away with him, reports the Mirror.

She quipped: "Im just gutted you've packed all your decent hoodies! wtf am I supposed to wear? " However, being more sincere, she added: "We Love you and cannot wait to see you do your thing! Mia's already given me 'Saturday nights instructions'. You keep that record of the most 10s going with Dr Punam! We'll be right here at the finish line!".

Gorka has already formed a close bond with his Strictly partner Dr. Krishan, who has offered to show him around Glasgow. On Saturday night's launch show, Dr. Krishan said: "I'm absolutely buzzing. I feel honoured, because you've got so many years of experience. I can't wait to take you up north to bonnie Scotland."

Gorka replied: "I can't wait. I love Glasgow and I love haggis."