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Louise Lavigueur

Gemma Atkinson's daughter Mia's 2nd birthday party with street food and Strictly stars

Gemma Atkinson celebrated her daughter's 2nd milestone with a bang with a fabulous alfresco birthday bash.

The former Emmerdale star, who shares daughter Mia with her Strictly Come Dancing partner Gorka, were joined by celeb friends to mark the momentous occasion for their little family.

Taking to her Instagram Story the 36-year-old posed with pals outside their posh pad before heading into their gorgeous grey kitchen to show off Mia's fabulous cake.

Gemma can be seen scooping up Mia in her arms above a huge yellow custom-made drip cake as proud dad Gorka holds the cake for the pair to blow out the candles, with Aloe Black's 'My family' as a backing track on the Insta reel.

The radio presenter gushed earlier this week, ahead of the party: "2 years of you = 2 years being a better me.

"Thanks for making me your mum Mia. We love you so much and seeing the little lady you’re becoming, it’s now so obvious why you were born on Independence Day #2today @gorka_marquez we’re the luckiest.

To which dad Gorka replied: "My little Princess"

Gemma also posed with her nephew in the kitchen and behind the pair ,who look in high spirits, open bottles of sparkling wine can be seen possibly to toast the birthday girl.

The stars and their guests didn't go hungry as a food truck rolled up and they tucked into tasty treats.

Popping in to ensure Gorka had the parties dancing in full swing was Strictly pal Aljaz Skorjanec who even admitted to taking himself on a tour of the couple's gaff - when no one was looking!

The Strictly Come Dancing colleagues later enjoyed some banter on Insta with Gorka posting: "LOVE IT!! Thank you for coming. Ps: now I can say @aljazskorjanec laid on my bed."

Gemma's Hits Radio colleague Mike Toolan 'toolyboy' and Strictly spin-off It Takes Two presente,r Janette Manrara, who were also snapped in a fun group shot with Gemma, enjoying the celebration.

But Gemma also shared shots from when they welcomed Mia's arrival, with a shot of the newborn just hours old from their hospital bed when the new-mum was still hooked up to monitors after giving birth.

Fans of the star, who met partner Gorka when she was a contestant on Strictly, have been eagerly following Gemma's journey as a first-time mum.

She has been open and honest about the struggles and joys she has faced - particularly due to lockdown.

During an Instagram Q+A in April, she opened up and admitted Mia's birth was "traumatic" but she is still open to having more children in the future.

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