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Lottie Gibbons

Emmerdale's Gemma Atkinson announces engagement to Gorka Marquez in adorable post

Former Emmerdale actress Gemma Atkinson has announced her engagement to Gorka Marquez.

The pair met during the 2017 series of Strictly Come Dancing where they grew close despite not being partnered with one another.

After months of rumours, the pair finally went public with their romance in February 2018.

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The couple moved in together a year after meeting on Strictly and in February 2019 they announced they were expecting their first child together.

Gemma then gave birth in July and unveiling the happy news, Gemma said on Instagram: “And just like that, we’re a three! Our beautiful baby daughter arrived on Thursday 4th July and myself and Gorks couldn’t be happier.”

The 36-year-old today revealed Gorka had proposed to her.

Posting a picture on Instagram, Gemma could be seen kissing Gorka on the cheek.

She captioned the image: " Valentine’s forever... Of course, I said yes."

Gorka added: "The best day with my forever Valentine’s. I asked and she said YES!!!!!! Happy Valentine’s Day everyone."

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Gorka's Strictly friends were quick to offer their congratulations.

Oti Mabuse said: "The best news to come out of today. Congratulations to the nicest people I know."

Karen Hauer wrote: "Omg!!! Chamo!!! Congratulations!! Sending all the love xx"

And Amy Dowden said: "So happy for you guys."

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