Gemma Atkinson has joked that her mother has warned her it’s ‘too soon’ for another baby as she is set to be reunited with her boyfriend Gorka Marquez this weekend. 

The former Emmerdale star, 36, and professional dancer, 30, have been apart for almost 87 days as he competes on the 2020 series of Strictly Come Dancing.

Gemma, who appeared on the 2017 season, and Gorka will be reunited on Sunday after he competes in the show’s final with celebrity partner Maisie Smith.

Talking about their reunion, the actress, who has daughter Mia, 17 months, with Gorka, said her mother has already warned that it’s ‘too soon’ for another baby.

Speaking on Friday’s episode of Steph’s Packed Lunch, Gemma said: ‘He’s back on Sunday and it’ll be 87 days I’ve not seen him for…

‘My mum’s already said to me, “Mia’s too young yet, no more siblings, wait until she’s older…”, she’s given me the warning!’  

Talking about who she thinks will win the Glitterball Trophy on Saturday’s final, Gemma admitted that it is ‘so close’.

Saturday’s finale will see Bill Bailey and Oti Mabuse, Jamie Laing and Karen Hauer, HRVY and Janette Manrara, and Gorka and Maisie take to the dance floor one last time.

Gemma said: ‘This is the first year where I can’t pinpoint it… it’s so close, they’ve all been so good. Jamie’s got so much enthusiasm, Bill’s been on his journey, Maisie and HRVY have been really consistent and got better and better each week. 

‘It’s anyone’s game, anyone can win it. Obviously, I’m rooting for Gorka and Maisie and all my votes will be going for them.’

Due to the pandemic, Gorka has been away from Gemma and daughter Mia, having formed a social bubble with dance partner, Maisie, so they can compete in the BBC show. 

Gemma and Gorka confirmed they were expecting their first child together via the radio presenter’s Instagram page on February 1 2019.

They first crossed paths when they met on Strictly Come Dancing in 2017 but they weren’t partnered up together on the show.

Their romance didn’t come to light until they went on their first mini break and made their love Instagram official in February 2018, a few months after the show wrapped. 

Steph’s Packed Lunch returns on Monday 4 January at 12.30pm on Channel 4. 

Gemma Atkinson has joked that her mother has warned her it’s ‘too soon’ for another baby as she is set to be reunited with her boyfriend Gorka Marquez this weekend. 

The former Emmerdale star, 36, and professional dancer, 30, have been apart for almost 87 days as he competes on the 2020 series of Strictly Come Dancing.

Gemma, who appeared on the 2017 season, and Gorka will be reunited on Sunday after he competes in the show’s final with celebrity partner Maisie Smith.

Talking about their reunion, the actress, who has daughter Mia, 17 months, with Gorka, said her mother has already warned that it’s ‘too soon’ for another baby.

Speaking on Friday’s episode of Steph’s Packed Lunch, Gemma said: ‘He’s back on Sunday and it’ll be 87 days I’ve not seen him for…

‘My mum’s already said to me, “Mia’s too young yet, no more siblings, wait until she’s older…”, she’s given me the warning!’  

Talking about who she thinks will win the Glitterball Trophy on Saturday’s final, Gemma admitted that it is ‘so close’.

Saturday’s finale will see Bill Bailey and Oti Mabuse, Jamie Laing and Karen Hauer, HRVY and Janette Manrara, and Gorka and Maisie take to the dance floor one last time.

Gemma said: ‘This is the first year where I can’t pinpoint it… it’s so close, they’ve all been so good. Jamie’s got so much enthusiasm, Bill’s been on his journey, Maisie and HRVY have been really consistent and got better and better each week. 

‘It’s anyone’s game, anyone can win it. Obviously, I’m rooting for Gorka and Maisie and all my votes will be going for them.’

Due to the pandemic, Gorka has been away from Gemma and daughter Mia, having formed a social bubble with dance partner, Maisie, so they can compete in the BBC show. 

Gemma and Gorka confirmed they were expecting their first child together via the radio presenter’s Instagram page on February 1 2019.

They first crossed paths when they met on Strictly Come Dancing in 2017 but they weren’t partnered up together on the show.

Their romance didn’t come to light until they went on their first mini break and made their love Instagram official in February 2018, a few months after the show wrapped. 

Steph’s Packed Lunch returns on Monday 4 January at 12.30pm on Channel 4.