Strictly Come Dancing star Gorka Marquez melted hearts in his latest TV appearance as we weeped while talking about his fairytale romance with Gemma Atkinson.
The dancer said he owed his life to the BBC dance show as without being picked to join the troupe of professionals he never would have met the woman of his dreams.
Their romance has captivated Strictly fans ever since they fell head over heels for each other behind the scenes of the show.
Gemma was partnered with Aljaz Skorjanec while Gorka danced with Alexandra Burke during the 2017 series, but that didn't stop them hitting it off and developing a very sweet friendship.
At the time both rubbished reports anything more serious was going on, until Valentine's Day 2018 when they finally confirmed they were madly in love after endless speculation.
Here's everything you need to know about their incredible love story...
Admitting she'd been 'single for years,' Hollyoaks actress Gemma signed up to Strictly 2017, joking she'd actually welcome the infamous 'Strictly curse' if it meant bagging herself a man.
She was subsequently partnered with happily married Solvenian pro dancer Aljaz - seemingly dashing any chances of finding true love on the show.
And while the pair developed a strong friendship, it was with Spaniard Gorka with whom Gemma developed an undeniable spark.
Not letting the fact that they weren't officially dancing together stand in their way, Gemma and Gorka made plenty of excuses to hang out during the series run.
They were regulars on each others Instagram feeds and the fitness fanatics were often papped heading to work-out sessions together and enjoying cosy post-show dinners.
But despite mounting rumours a romance was blossoming between the two, both parties strongly denied they were anything more than friends as the competition raged on.
After they both reached the final of the BBC1 dance show - eventually won by Joe McFadden that year - the smitten pair continued to stay in touch.
On New Year's Eve they even stunned fans by sharing a video from a sweaty workout session.
The pair then set off on the Strictly Tour together, spending long days and evenings in each other's company - all the while continuing to deny anything was going on.
Waiting until the most romantic day of the year, on Valentine's Day 2018 Gemma and Gorka finally confirmed what we'd all expected - they were very much an item.
Gemma took to Instagram to break the news first, sharing a romantic sun-soaked picture of them on holiday together looking gorgeous in their swimwear.
"Here's to many more kid. Happy Valentines Day Gorka Marquez," she gushed.
And once the cat was out of the bag, many, many more loved-up snaps followed.
From gym videos to car singalongs and even steamy bedroom pics, Gemma and Gorka were now more than happy to share their love with their legions of supporters.
Last Christmas Gorka seven revealed that he'd taken Gemma to his native Bilbao to enjoy the festive season with his family.
Posting a snap of him planting a kiss on Gemma's forehead, he wrote simply : 'home.'
While Gemma also shared the picture, and revealed all about their trip: "Today Gorks showed me his old school, where he learnt to surf, the local parks, his favourite coffee shop and his mum's beach house. Bilbao is beautiful [love heart emoji] @gorka_marquez."
Fans were immediately calling on Gorka to 'put a ring on it,' but the pair had another announcement looming...
On Friday February 1, the couple revealed they are to become first time parents.
The happy news was announced via Instagram with a picture of Gemma's dogs Norm nand Ollie.
One of the pooches was kitted out with a sign that read, "Guess what...mum's pregnant" while the other wore one which said: "We're going to be big brothers!"
Their adorable daughter Mia arrived months later, as the couple became a very happy family of three.
And more happy news was yet to come, as Gorka asked Gemma to marry him on Valentine's Day 2021.
Gemma showed off a huge diamond ring and gushed in the caption: "Valentine's forever... Of course, I said yes."
When Steph McGovern asked Gemma about their wedding on Steph's Packed Lunch, she replied: "We're obviously not going to do it this year given everything that is going on, the only thing we have agreed on so far is that we are going to do it abroad."
The 36-year-old added: "Gorka wants his family to be able to order drinks at the bar and understand the waiters. His family don't speak English and my family don't speak Spanish, so we've said that we'll meet halfway.
"That's all we've agreed on. Not this year, but the year after - if I can tolerate him for that long obviously!"
Husband to be Gorka returned to Strictly this year, after taking a year off in the pandemic, and was partnered with ex Coronation Street star Katie McGlynn.
While the duo were booted off the show early, Gorka has continued to appear in the show's group dances and It Takes Two.
It was on the spin-off show that Gorka broke down in tears as she spoke about falling for Gemma on Strictly and how his life had been turned upside down in the last few years.
“I met Gemma in 2017. She didn’t dance with me, she danced with Aljaž [Škorjanec].
“We just became very good mates and I think that was the key because we were friends before everything happened.
“Now we have a beautiful daughter,” the dancer added.
"Without Strictly I would never have met Gemma.
“I think she’s the best person in the world. She inspires me every day.
“She makes me a better man, a better person, a better everything.
“I’m just grateful to have her and call her my fiancée" at this point Gorka broke down in tears and cried out "oh my god!” as he wiped away his tears.
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