They have been plagued by romance rumours since they were pictured looking intimate on a dinner date alongside their Strictly Come Dancing co-stars.
And Gemma Atkinson and Gorka Marquez did little to quash claims as they left their hotel mere moments apart on Friday morning.
Showcasing her effortless beauty, the 32-year-old kept it casual in a white T-shirt and leggings as she departed her swanky London digs.
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Strictly a secret? Gemma Atkinson and Gorka Marquez did little to quash claims as they left their hotel mere moments apart on Friday morning
The Emmerdale star looked in high spirits as she stepped out make-up free and headed for her final day of rehearsals ahead of Saturday night’s show.
Gorka mimicked the actress’ casual style in a denim jacket and tracksuit bottoms.
Despite not being partnered on this year’s show, Gemma and the Spanish dancer, 27, have formed a close relationship, though it’s one they insist is purely platonic.
Speaking to the Daily Star, Gorka affirmed: ‘We are just friends.’
Dressed down: Gorka mimicked the actress’ casual style in a denim jacket and tracksuit bottoms
Pared-down: Showcasing her effortless beauty, the 32-year-old kept it casual in a white T-shirt and leggings as she departed her swanky London digs
However, the ballroom expert admitted that he is attracted to the Hollyoaks stunner, adding: ‘We hang out together and do some workouts and I think she is beautiful.’
The reports came after Gemma was said to have left fellow contestant Alexandra , 29, ‘furious’ by the alleged relationship, as the singer is partnered with Gorka and is worried it could impact her chances of winning.
A source told The Sun: ‘Not surprisingly, Alexandra is furious about how it might impact her chances of winning. She’s very ambitious and is nervous about it all.’
Purely platonic: Gorka recently stated that he and Gemma are ‘just friends’
Natural beauty: The Emmerdale star looked in high spirits as she stepped out make-up free and headed for her final day of rehearsals ahead of Saturday night’s show
A spokesperson for Gorka told MailOnline: ‘Gorka and Gemma hang out together and go to the gym together, but nothing beyond that at the moment!’
Gemma previously told OK! Magazine that she wasn’t looking for love on the dancefloor and said she barely sees Gorka.
She said: ‘The last thing I’m looking for at the minute is a boyfriend. I’m happy to be the crazy dog woman with meals for one. They’re like my kids.
‘There was an online poll that asked who I should get with and they said Gorka, so it started from there! I’ve only seen him for the launch and live shows. He’s a friend and the only thing we’ve shared is his guacamole recipe.’
Just a little crush! The ballroom expert admitted that he is attracted to the Hollyoaks stunner, adding: ‘We hang out together and do some workouts and I think she is beautiful’
Still single: Gemma previously told OK! Magazine that she wasn’t looking for love on the dancefloor and said she barely sees Gorka