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Katie Fitzpatrick

Gemma Atkinson reveals her new hairdo in the most brilliant way

Gemma Atkinson wowed viewers with her dance skills as a finalist on Strictly Come Dancing - and the moves were back as she showed off her stunning new hairstyle.

The radio presenter and actress celebrated her new fringe and blonder tresses by strutting her stuff around the Hits Radio studio in Manchester.

With a nod to Michelle Pfeiffer in the movie Grease 2 as her inspiration, Gemma recreated the Hollywood icon's dance routine to Cool Rider from the 1982 film.

Getting into the stride of the movie classic, at one point Gemma straddled a chair as she lip-synced to the song.

The 35-year-old mum-of-one shared a video of her dance on Instagram with the words: "Them: why have you had a fringe cut?

"Me: Michelle Pfeiffer in Grease 2."

And she added jokingly: "I know, I know, I should have won Strictly."

She also shared a picture on Instagram Stories of her fresh blonde locks with the words 'love a colour top up.'

Gemma reveals her new 'do (Gemma Atkinson Instagram)

Strictly 2017 was won by actor Joe McFadden with pro dancer Katya Jones and Gemma reached the final with Aljaz Skorjanec.

The former Emmerdale star's new look - and her choice of celebratory dance - received a firm thumbs-up from fans.

"Favourite film Grease 2. You're rocking the fringe," said one.

"I’m so feeling this!!!" cheered another.

"Love this, Grease 2 is defo my fave," commented another fan.

"Love a fringe and it is like watching the scene from the film!!!" another told her.

"Brilliant!!!!" cheered another.

During her time on Strictly Drivetime host Gemma, from Bury, met pro dancer Gorka Marquez.

The smitten pair announced their romance on Valentine's Day 2018 and the couple welcomed their daughter Mia in July.

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