Gemma Atkinson reacts as fiance Gorka Marquez is paired with Katie McGlynn on Strictly - Manchester Evening News

Strictly Come Dancing couples have been revealed on the launch show for 2021 and the pairing of Katie McGlynn with Gorka Marquez is a favourite with fans.

The Rochdale actress, who is currently playing Becky in Hollyoaks, was delighted when pro dancer Gorka stepped forward.

Hits Radio host and former Emmerdale and Hollyoaks actress Gemma, who has a two-year-old daughter Mia with Gorka, has just got home from a five day trek in the Scottish Highlands.

The couple met on Strictly in 2017 when she was a contestant, paired with Aljaž Škorjanec and Gorka danced with singer Alexandra Burke

Their paths actually crossed long before their time on Strictly because Gemma and Gorka were in the same location in Bahamas at the same time years earlier

While Gemma, from Bury, was 'living her best life' at a waterfront bar, Gorka was on one of the cruise ships moored just feet away from his future wife-to-be