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Gemma Atkinson faces 'rough patch' with Gorka Marquez as she 'struggles with dancer's work commitments' after he joined Spanish Strictly


Last year, the actress, 39, was said to be 'frustrated' when the professional dancer, 33, was unable to get home during the final six weeks of Strictly Come Dancing.

As the Spanish dancer jets across Europe for his new role, Gemma has been caring for their daughter Mia, four, and son Thiago, six months, with a source telling The Mirror she has 'effectively raising two kids by herself.' The insider added: Gemma knows how important Gorka's work is to him and goes above and beyond to be supportive but she found it challenging when he wasn't able to travel back to Man­­chester to spend time with her and the kids, even when he'd been voted off last year's series.' Gorka confirmed his new job as a judge on the Spanish version of Strictly on Instagram last week and Gemma was quick to show her support in the comments section, writing: 'Woohoo!'

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