Strictly Come Dancing’s Simon Rimmer breaks silence on Gemma Atkinson ‘one-night stand'
THIS year’s Strictly Come Dancing has been plagued with romance rumours and it seems they aren’t going anywhere soon.
Gemma Atkinson and Simon Rimmer share car to Strictly
Simon Rimmer, 54 – who was voted out in week six – has been forced to respond to claims he had a fling with co-star Gemma Atkinson, 33.
A curious fan on Twitter asked the Sunday Brunch presenter whether he had a “one-night stand” with the Strictly finalist.
Setting the record straight, the married father-of-two laughed off the rumours and said Gemma is like a “daughter” to him.
He replied: “Really? That’s hilarious. Gemma is like a daughter to me and has become a friend of all my family. I think it’s funny.”
Simon Rimmer and Gemma Atkinson addressed rumours of a
Gemma is like a daughter to me and has become a friend of all my family
Gemma also found the claims hilarious as she had he own say about the drama and added: “Howling,” alongside three crying-with-laugher emojis.
Simon then joked to the former Hollyoaks star: “Do you think we need to be quiet about our date on Weds with my wife and 23 of our friends Gem? x.”
Previously, the blonde beauty revealed she had struck up a great friendship with the chef as she posted a gushing message alongside a picture of them both.
Gemma wrote: "Genuinely feel like I've known @rimmersimon my whole life. Love him!"
Gemma Atkinson has been surrounded by romance rumours while on Strictly
Meanwhile, throughout her time on Strictly Come Dancing, Gemma has been surrounded by claims that she is dating Alexandra Burke's dance partner Gorka Marquez.
However, the stunner recently slammed any rumours of a romance and insisted she is single.
Speaking to Women's Health, the star said: "No, I'm not dating anyone at the moment. I wish I was.
"I'd much rather be on my own and happy than be in the wrong situation with the wrong person.”