Gemma Atkinson 'fights tears' in emotional baby update after hint at next move with Gorka

Gemma Atkinson was left 'fighting tears' in a 16-month baby update a (Image: Gemma Atkinson Instagram)

Gemma Atkinson was visibly moved as she posted an emotional update on her Instagram regarding the adorable bond blossoming between her young children.

The Hits Radio presenter, alongside her partner and Strictly Come Dancing celebrity Gorka Marquez, share a beautiful family with two youngsters: their daughter Mia, aged five, and their son Thiago, one. Their romance bloomed back when Gemma joined the BBC One dancing spectacle in its 2017 season.

Separation has been part of the couple's journey due to their demanding careers, which was highlighted recently as Gorka twirled his way through this year's Strictly series partnered with GP and TV personality Dr Punam Krishan, causing a temporary geographical split.

Fans were overjoyed to witness the loving reunion of Gemma and Gorka when a work commitment brought Gemma to London, allowing the pair to reconvene just before gracing last month's Pride of Britain Awards, an event attended by a host of Strictly's stars, including Dr Punam.

The partnership of Gorka and Dr Punam, however, faced a Halloween nightmare after being voted off during Strictly's fearsome-themed week - a farewell that marked Gorka's anticipated return from Scotland back to his family nest in Greater Manchester, reports the Manchester Evening News.

Gemma Atkinson and Gorka Marquez met on Strictly 2017 (Image: PA)

In a touching weekend Instagram post, Gemma looked back in wonder at how swiftly time had flown by, sharing an endearing snapshot picturing Mia cradling a much younger Thiago in her arms, accompanied by the caption "How it started..." to mark the memory.

Gemma Atkinson shared an adorable update on her Instagram Story, posting a video of her daughter Mia with Thiago on her lap as they enjoyed some TV time together. "How it's going..." she captioned the clip, accompanied by a face holding back tears emoji and a red heart icon, adding, "In just 16 months,".

This comes after Gemma and her partner Gorka Marquez faced questions about whether their family life will continue to be featured on television. The couple has previously collaborated with W and UKTV Play for their reality series, 'Gemma and Gorka: Life Behind the Lens'.

The show, which debuted in 2023, gives viewers insight into their lives both professionally and personally. The initial three-part series captured moments during Gemma's second pregnancy, while the subsequent six-part series, aired in May 2024, showcased their adaptation to life with two children.

In a conversation with Express.co.uk at the Pride of Britain Awards in October, the ex-Emmerdale star discussed the possibility of a third series. "Potentially, yeah," Gemma remarked regarding the return of the show.

"We're currently in talks to do it but we keep thinking why do people want to keep watching us doing nothing. But it did really well, it was like the biggest show on their channel so possibly."