Gemma Atkinson and Gorka Marquez mark adorable milestone with baby Thiago

25 February 2024 , 16:35

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Gemma Atkinson and Gorka Marquez celebrate with their children

Gemma Atkinson and Gorka Marquez have revealed that their seven month old son Thiago has had a heartwarming moment during their mini-break in Madrid.

Former soap star Gemma, 39, met Strictly Come Dancing professional Gorka, 33, when she appeared on the show in 2017 and their relationship has blossomed ever since and the couple have two children, Mia, four, and Thiago. The trip to the Spanish capital provided them with the opportunity for Gorka's parents to meet Thiago in person for the first time.

Taking to Instagram, Gemma shared a number of snaps of them enjoying their Spanish holiday, captioning the photos: "A quick trip to Madrid to see Abuelo & Abuela! With Gorks working in Madrid every weekend we decided to take a trip with him and meet his parents there."

Gemma Atkinson and Gorka Marquez enjoy a break in Madrid to see his parents

Gemma continued: "They drove from Bilbao. We only had 4 nights but we packed in as much as we could. We must have walked at least 6 miles a day, drank coffee & ate Churros at least 3 times a day and visited the Palace! (Mia's favourite part). It was Gorka's parents' first time meeting Thiago and they haven't seen Mia for over a year either so it was really lovely. Short and sweet but lots of memories made. Back home now for the big shop and school prep for tomorrow. Back to reality with a bang @gorka_marquez."

Gorka is spending his weekends in Madrid as he is a judge on the Spanish version of Strictly Come Dancing, called Bailando con las Estrellas. Gemma has been feeling proud about Gorka's achievement and she told Hello! magazine: "I think he will be fabulous. They've asked him to do it a few times, and this time, he felt as though he was ready."

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Gemma Atkinson and Gorka Marquez have enjoyed their weekend in Madrid (Instagram/glouiseatkinson)

With Gorka travelling between the UK and his native country, Gemma answered a fan during an Instagram Q&A in January about whether she would ever consider moving to Spain permanently. She said: "No. I'm too much of a home bird! I've moved house three times since I moved out of my mum's at 17. All within six miles of her house."

While living in Spain may be off the menu, Gorka has admitted that his children will definitely grow up speaking Spanish. In 2019, he said about his kids being taught the language: "Of course, our baby will learn to speak Spanish. Gemma loves where I'm from too. She's been to visit, we love how hot it is."

James Brinsford