Strictly's Gorka Márquez enjoys cosy dinner with a female pal... after FINALLY confirming Gemma Atkinson romance on Tenerife getaway
He finally confirmed the gossip on everyone's lips that he is romancing Gemma Atkinson when he shared sun-drenched snaps from their Tenerife getaway.
And as 33-year-old Gemma resided in Manchester, Gorka Márquez headed out for drinks in the company of his female friend in London's Soho on Monday evening.
Dressed in a blue and white flamboyant shirt, the 27-year-old Strictly Come Dancing professional looked sharp when he joined his companion in the window of the bar.
Strictly friends? Gorka Márquez enjoyed dinner with female pal in London's Soho on Monday after he FINALLY confirmed the Gemma Atkinson romance with their Tenerife getaway
The pair knocked back a few Coronas while they spent time catching up during their low-key outing in the British capital.
Spanish hunk Gorka used his smooth talk and charm to amuse his friend as she was seen smiling and laughing over the course of the evening.
The mystery female friend also listened intently and rested her head in her hands while they relaxed over a few drinks.
Going strong: He finally confirmed the gossip on everyone's lips that he is romancing Gemma Atkinson (pictured in Manchester, Tuesday)
He's got style: Dressed in a blue and white flamboyant shirt, the 27-year-old Strictly Come Dancing professional looked sharp when he joined his companion in the window of the bar
Elsewhere, Gemma was beaming brightly when she made her exit from Key 103 Radio Station after she co-hosted the Manchester Breakfast Show on Tuesday.
It is no surprise fans were happy when the Strictly duo finally went Instagram official with their romance on Valentine's Day.
The pair jetted off across the sunny globe to the Canary Islands for a romantic getaway to celebrate their love.
Giggling girl: Spanish hunk Gorka used his smooth talk and charm to amuse his friend as she was seen smiling and laughing over the course of the evening
They insisted they were friends the whole time while the Hollyoaks' star competed for the Glitter Ball trophy in the latest series of the BBC dancing show.
Gemma gave eager fans their first glimpse into their love story when she discussed the intimate details with her Key 103 hosts Mike Toolan and Matt Haslam.
She addressed their long-distance romance as she lives and works in Manchester while Gorka is based in London.
'He’s in London and I’m in Manchester I think that’s a good thing because you both have to make an effort to see each other,' Gemma considered.
Got her attention: The mystery female friend also listened intently and rested her head in her hands while they relaxed over a few drinks
Close bond: The pair knocked back a few Coronas while they spent time catching up during their low-key outing in the British capital
'When you’re working with someone it's very convenient and easy, I'm very aware of that, and when you’re separated that’s when you have to make the effort and it's sweet that’s nice.'
The actress divulged it was Gorka's sense of humour that made her fall madly in love with the dark, tall, handsome hunk.
'He’s very funny, I like the fact that he’s funny he makes me laugh,' she explained.
The golden-haired beauty explained they decided to give love a go after they forged an incredibly close bond as friends for six months.
Chat: Gorka kept the attention of his female friend while they enjoyed their evening in the capital
'It's hard work': Gemma confessed their romance takes work as she lives and works in Manchester, while Gorka is based down in London
Blissfully happy! Elsewhere, Gemma was beaming brightly when she made her exit from Key 103 Radio Station after she co-hosted the Manchester Breakfast Show on Tuesday
She said: 'Obviously we worked together, I’ve known him for six months now. During the show we only saw each other at weekends everyone was saying "Oh, they're together," but we genuinely weren’t.
'We just went for coffee and stuff on Sundays, not every Sunday, you can’t get to know someone just by seeing them at weekends.
'It was only when the tour started that we saw each other all the time and we thought this could work, and it did, and it does so far!'
Must be love! It is no surprise fans were happy when the Strictly duo finally went Instagram official with their romance on Valentine's Day
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