Make-up free Gemma Atkinson heads to Strictly rehearsals with dance partner Aljaz Skorjanec... after rumoured 'flame' Gorka Marquez shares first social media snap of duo
She's been caught in the midst of swirling rumours of a romance with Gorka Marquez, with him adding fuel to the fire after he shared a picture of the duo to Instagram for her birthday over the weekend.
But Gemma Atkinson, 33, appeared unfazed by the talk as she stepped out with dance partner Aljaz Skorjanec in Manchester on Wednesday.
The Hollyoaks star and the dancer beamed as they left Key 103 Radio Station in Manchester ahead of another day of Strictly Come Dancing rehearsals.
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Good spirits: Gemma Atkinson, 33, appeared unfazed by rumours of a tryst with Gorka Marquez as she stepped out with dance partner Aljaz Skorjanec in Manchester on Wednesday
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Dressed in a cosy puffa jacket, fitted leggings and trainers, Gemma looked in good spirits ahead of her dance rehearsals for the show on Saturday.
The actress made the most of her natural beauty, appearing to wear minimal make-up while she wore her hair tied into a high ponytail.
She was joined by a dapper Aljaz, who gave the thumbs up to onlookers as he prepared for their vigorous daily routine.
Ready for action: The Hollyoaks star and the dancer beamed as they left Key 103 Radio Station in Manchester ahead of another day of Strictly Come Dancing rehearsals
Their appearance follows rumours Gemma is enjoying a romance with Strictly rival Alexandra Burke's dance partner Gorka Marquez.
Of their Strictly romance, Gemma told The Sun recently: 'Maybe once the series is over, but not right now… we’ll see what happens.'
She continued: 'I know people want to see a Strictly romance but I’m not going to be giving you any I’m afraid, because I’m so focused on my dancing.'
Casual: Dressed in a cosy puffa jacket, fitted leggings and trainers, Gemma looked in good spirits ahead of her dance rehearsals for the show on Saturday
Meanwhile, Gorka did little to dispel the romance rumours over the weekend, as he shared his first selfie with Gemma to social media, wishing her a happy birthday.
Amid romance rumours swirling, speculation of a feud between Gorka and his dance partner Alexandra has been plaguing the BBC show as a result in recent weeks.
The West End star was said to be worried the dancer's relationship with the blonde bombshell would have an impact on her performance on the show, according to insiders speaking to The Sun.
Understated: The actress made the most of her natural beauty, appearing to wear minimal make-up while she wore her hair tied into a high ponytail
However, Gemma was quick to brush off the claims as she insisted Alexandra was Gorka's 'priority' while she hailed the dancer for being 'absolutely brilliant'.
She previously said: 'Gorka's priority on the show is getting Alexandra through week by week, the same thing Aljaz has. My focus is pleasing Aljaz, it's the same for every couple.'
Speaking about Gorka, Gemma added: 'I think he's absolutely brilliant and we are getting to know each other.'
Strictly friends? Gorka did little to dispel the romance rumours with Gemma over the weekend, as he shared his first selfie with Gemma to social media, wishing her a happy birthday
Gorka, meanwhile, had hit back at the claims during a joint appearance with Alexandra on This Morning recently.
While she denied there was any bad blood between the pair and said such reports had left her 'heartbroken', Gorka told hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield: 'If they had live cameras in rehearsals, everyone could see how much fun we are having together.'
Alexandra added: 'There's no truth to any of it. We're all having such a wonderful time, so to read things like that is heartbreaking.'
Winners? She was joined by a dapper Aljaz, who gave the thumbs up to onlookers as he prepared for their vigorous daily routine
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