It comes after the Hits Radio host and Strictly star seemingly teased they were working on a new joint project
Gemma Atkinson and Gorka Marquez(Image: Gorka Marquez Instagram)
Gemma Atkinson and Gorka Marquez have revealed their ‘big news’ – and fans have said they ‘can’t wait’.
The couple, who met on Strictly Come Dancing in 2017, seemingly teased they were working on a new joint project back in June.
Gemma, 40, posted a picture of herself and Gorka, 35, on Instagram as they took part in a photoshoot together, alongside which she added a GIF which said: “Loading…” and another which said: “What is this????”
It’s now been confirmed that Gemma and Gorka will release their own podcast, which comes after they had their own sucessful family reality show. Gemma & Gorka: Behind the Lens, on U&W.
The new original Rayo Podcast ‘Lost in Translation’ explores the couple’s day-to-day life, juggling their busy schedules alongside parenting their two young children.
According to a synopsis for what fans can expect: “With language and cultural differences also thrown into their relationship mix they can find themselves, like many couples, not always seeing eye to eye along the way!
“Gemma finds it frustrating that Gorka has a place for everything and everything must be in its place whereas her more laid-back messy approach drives Gorka up the wall. He also doesn’t understand how she can have absolutely no interest in her fashion choices but is happy to consult her crystals in their big life choices.
“As well as stories and discussions from their own lives the couple who met on Strictly in 2017 will be helping their listeners to navigate any problems they might have with their own unique set of advice, but will Gemma and Gorka be offering the same solution or be dancing to a totally different beat?”
(Image: Gemma Atkinson Instagram)
Gorka commented on the news: “Gemma and I are different, but that’s what makes us work. We bicker, we laugh, and we always find a way through. We hope Lost in Translation makes people feel less alone in their own relationship dilemmas and brings a smile to their faces.”
Gemma went on: “We wanted to create something really authentic that parents and couples can relate to. Life with two kids and conflicting schedules is always an adventure, and Gorka and I definitely have our moments! This podcast is about embracing those differences and finding the funny side.”
They’ve also shared the news on social media. They shared their new main image alongside the message “Big News” on the Instagram page for Gemma’s solo podcast, The Overshare, while the caption of the post read: “Hello Oversharers! We’ve got BIG news.
“@glouiseatkinson will be back in your pod ears very soon… and this time she’ll have a VERY special co-host @gorka_marquez… and they will be getting ‘Lost In Translation’ with their brand new podcast! Make sure you keep your eyes on the social channels for more news coming soon…”
And fans were quick to respond. @whitesandshomeaccessories said: “Yessss I am definitely tuning in.” @lara_lou_laa commented: “Oooo this will be fab.” @gorka_marquez_fan wrote: “Can’t wait guys.”
@scottyjotty replied: “Exciting! Can’t wait.” @lucymaygoodwin posted: “So excited for this.” @echandler67 shared: “Brilliant, can’t wait.” wendythomas7845 typed: “Looking forward to this.” @natcolfer added: “Fab-u-lous!!!”
Lucie Cave, Bauer Media Audio’s Chief Creative Officer also added: “I’ve been wanting to do something with Gemma and Gorka for a long time, and it was just a matter of timing – and persuading them to let us into their world.
“Their brilliant and hilarious family dynamics, the things they bicker about, agree on, or lose in translation, make them endlessly entertaining, relatable and warm. We’re so excited to welcome them into the Bauer family.
“We’ve already had huge success with Gemma’s Overshare podcast, and this feels like the next stage in her podcasting journey – I can’t wait to see where it goes.”
As mentioned, Gemma and Gorka met on Strictly in 2017, but they weren’t actually paired together, with Gemma dancing with pro Aljaz Skorjanec and Gorka with singer Alexandra Burke.
Both pairings made the final but romance didn’t blossom for Gemma and Gorka until they took part in the Strictly Live tour, with the two going official with their romance after it came to an end in early 2018.
Hits Radio host Gemma, 40, and professional dancer Gorka, 35, then welcomed their first child, daughter Mia, in 2019., followed by their second, son Thiago, in 2023, and got engaged in between on Valentine’s Day in 2021.
Gemma and Gorka’s podcast, ‘Lost in Translation’, is available on the Rayo app, Apple, Amazon Music, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts, from October 22, with a new episode each week.