Gemma Atkinson didn't force Gorka Marquez to make career decision

Gemma Atkinson didn't force Gorka Marquez to make career decision Gemma Atkinson has explained what prompted Gorka Marquez to quit Strictly Come Dancing. 9 May 2026 Gemma Atkinson and Gorka Marquez made a joint decision that he would quit Strictly Come Dancing. Gemma Atkinson and Gorka Marquez have been together since 2018 The 35-year-old dancer recently announced that he was walking away from Strictly Come Dancing, the hit BBC show, and Gemma has now opened up about their decision-making process.