In the latest episode of Gemma Atkinson and Gorka Marquez's podcast, Lost in Translation, the former Strictly Come Dancing professional made a savage dig at his fiancée. During an 'answer the internet' segment, they responded to questions from online searches, ranging from Gorka's height (173cm) to Gemma's dietary requirements (flexitarian).
Gorka's blunt response
When asked, 'What is Gemma Atkinson famous for?' the 35-year-old quipped quickly: 'Flash[ing] her tits.' He then added: 'Oh she's also an actress.' Gemma, 41, took the joke well. After she repeated the question to herself, Gorka replied: 'You're not famous first of all.'
She responded: 'No, I work in the public eye. I've done every soap you can imagine my darlings, I run a business, and I was FHM's sexiest woman back in the day.' Cheekily, she then looked into the camera and said: 'Your dad'll know,' before winking.
Gemma's modeling past
Earlier in the episode, Gemma talked about the time Gorka's dad googled her and rang his son to tell him: 'He googled images, and all my FHM, Nuts, Zoo, all the good old days…' Gemma was a model for so-called lads' mags in the noughties and is also known for her roles in Hollyoaks, Emmerdale and Casualty. She rose to fame at age 15 when she began modeling.
Reflecting on her career in a 2021 Instagram post celebrating her 37th birthday, she wrote: 'Exactly 22 years ago I did my first ever photoshoot and stepped into the crazy world of "showbiz" as they call it. Looking back over the rollercoaster ride that got me here today turning 37 I've realised the one thing that's been consistent throughout is my supportive close knit family, my incredibly loyal friendships and my always reliable management team.'
Relationship and family
Gemma met Gorka while taking part in the 2017 series of BBC's Strictly Come Dancing, where she danced her way to the final with Aljaž Škorjanec. Gorka was paired with Alexandra Burke, who also came runner-up alongside Gemma. They announced their relationship on Valentine's Day 2018, and Gemma was pregnant with their first baby by the end of the year. Their daughter Mia is seven, and the pair now have another child, Thiago, born in 2023.
Lost in Translation is available to listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Amazon Music, Audible and Rayo.
