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Jessica Sansome

Gemma Atkinson fans say she and Gorka are 'couple goals' after sharing adorable memories

Gemma Atkinson has shared how happy she is that she agreed to appear on Strictly Come Dancing.

The Hits Radio presenter took to Instagram to share an adorable montage of snaps with her fiance, and dance pro, Gorka Marquez.

The pair met when Gemma signed up to the hit BBC One show in 2017.

Despite being partnered with Aljaz Skorjanec, The former Emmerdale and Hollyoaks actress hit it off with the Strictly dancer and went public with their relationship in early 2018 after the show and tour had wrapped up.

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Gorka then popped the question earlier this year while they were walking their dogs Norman and Ollie.

Showing off her sparkler of an engagement ring and planting a kiss on her man in an Instagram snap, she said: "Valentine’s forever... Of course I said yes."

Gorka also wrote: "The best day with my forever Valentine’s.

"I asked and she said YES!!!!!!"

Their engagement marked three years since the pair went public with their romance and just under two years after they welcomed their daughter Mia into the world.

Gemma and Gorka got engaged in February (Gemma Atkinson Instagram)

And Gemma, 36, was clearly in the reminiscing mood as she shared a sweet post on Instagram.

"Thank god I said yes to Strictly," she shared alongside a series of images of the couple together throughout the years and videos of them laughing and joking on trips away.

Former dance partner Alijaz was among the first to comment, writing: "I second that."

"The best," fellow Strictly pro Giovanni Pernice simply wrote.

Fans also took to the comments section of the post with one writing: "A match made in heaven."

Another said: "Such a beautiful couple. Just love you two! Your fab."

"Couple goals," a third simply said as a fourth added: "You two make theeeee most perfect couple... add Mia to the equation and then your dogs Gemma .... perfect eh?"

Another commented: "What a gorgeous couple you are too."

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