Strictly Come Dancing 2017: Gemma Atkinson breaks silence on Gorka Marquez romance
STRICTLY COME DANCING star Gemma Atkinson has spoken out about her rumoured romance with Gorka Marquez insisting she is putting the show first.
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The former Emmerdale star has struck up a close relationship with the professional dancer leading fans of the BBC series to speculate that they are more than just friends.
It has also been reported that their closeness has led to a feud with Gorka's partner Alexandra Burke.
But now Gemma has hit back at claims that she there is friction with the X Factor singer and claimed she won't be starting a relationship with anyone until the show is over.
"There's no truth to any reports about any of us falling out," she exclaimed.
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We'll see what happens
"I think because we all get on, people have to create drama. I know people want to see a Strictly romance but I'm not going to give you any, I'm afraid, because I'm so focussed on my dancing."
The 33-year-old went on to add to The Sun: "Maybe once the series is over, but not right now…"
When probed further about Gorka, she teased: "We'll see what happens. I have a big girl crush on Debbie McGee though. Her body is amazing!"
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With the soap actress focussing on her dancing, she said she's keen to help her professional partner Aljaž Škorjanec to the final.
The dancer last lifted the Glitterball trophy in 2013 with Abbey Clancy and Gemma would like to see him repeat his success.
"I would love to win for Aljaž," she noted. "He is due another win, and I want to win representing the north too."
Strictly Come Dancing airs tonight on BBC One at 6.45pm.