Gemma Atkinson Mortified by Airline-Exposed Gorka Marquez Incident

Gemma Atkinson recently recounted a humorous yet mortifying experience from her early relationship with Gorka Marquez while on vacation. The couple, who met in 2017 during a season of BBC One’s Strictly Come Dancing, has shared both love and laughter over the years.

Background of Their Relationship

Atkinson and Marquez met when she was partnered with Aljaž Škorjanec on Strictly, finishing as a runner-up. Marquez reached the finals with contestant Alexandra Burke. Despite their respective partnerships, a romance between Atkinson and Marquez blossomed, leading to their engagement on Valentine’s Day in 2021. They now have two children, Mia and Thiago.

The Tenerife Incident

The couple’s mortifying moment took place during a trip to Tenerife shortly after they began dating. In a recent episode of their podcast, Lost in Translation, Atkinson reflected on the trip, recalling how paparazzi captured an awkward moment between them on the beach.

Details of the Incident

• Atkinson remembered the trip as the one where “horrible pap pictures came out.”
• Marquez humorously described how he jokingly applied suncream to Atkinson, which led to the embarrassing photos.
• Unknown to them, their location had been tipped off to the paparazzi by the airline they used, causing an unexpected media presence.

The Aftermath

After the incident, Atkinson expressed her surprise at how the photographer knew their whereabouts. Marquez explained the photographer informed them that their airline had disclosed their flight details to the paparazzi agency, allowing them to tail the couple from the airport to their hotel.

Atkinson and Marquez found humor in the situation, with Atkinson jokingly claiming that many believed they had staged the incident. Reflecting on the couple’s youthful and playful demeanor during their relationship, Atkinson noted, “He was young and people thought it was set up. No, I wouldn’t plan something like that.”

Conclusion

The Tenerife incident remains a lighthearted memory for Gemma Atkinson and Gorka Marquez, highlighting the often unpredictable nature of celebrity life. They have learned to navigate their public image while cherishing their private moments, continuing to share their journey with fans through their podcast on Filmogaz.com.