She soared to the top of Strictly Come Dancing’s leaderboard last weekend, coming in at a close second this Saturday.
But recent reports claim that Alexandra Burke is secretly furious with her dance partner Gorka Marquez over claims he is dating co-star and fellow competitor Gemma Atkinson- fearing it could affect her chances of winning.
According to The Sun, a source has said some of her co-stars believe she isn’t entitled to feel Gorka has been ‘stolen’ from her, after reports surfaced in 2008 alleging that she had dated a married man.
Recent reports claim that Alexandra Burke is secretly furious with her dance partner Gorka Marquez over claims he is dating co-star and fellow competitor Gemma Atkinson- fearing it could affect her chances of winning
The source said: ‘There are those here who understand her concerns, but there are others who think she can’t complain given what she has done in the past.
‘Stealing someone’s husband is a lot worse than dating another woman’s dance partner.’
Back at the beginning of her X Factor fame in 2008, Tracie Brooks claimed the talented star started dating her then-husband Russell, months before their 2007 split.
Noticing her husband had become distant five years into their relationship, she says he first denied there was anyone else.
A decade on: A source has claimed some of her co-stars believe she isn’t entitled to feel Gorka has been ‘stolen’ from her, after reports surfaced in 2008 alleging that she had dated a married man (Gemma pictured right, who is rumoured to be dating Gorka)
‘It wasn’t until after we’d finally split for good that he admitted he’d been seeing someone all along. I was really shocked,’ she explained, adding that she ‘started seeing pictures of the two of them online’.
However at the time Alexandra denied the reports, saying that she had only got together with Russell after his marriage had broken down.
MailOnline has contacted her representative for comment.
Claims: Back at the beginning of her X Factor fame in 2008, Tracie Brooks claimed the talented star started dating her then-husband Russell, months before their 2007 split
This comes following reports Gemma Atkinson, 32, has struck up a romance with Gorka Marquez, 27, after meeting on Strictly Come Dancing.
Gemma – who is partnered with Aljaz Skorjanec – is said to have left fellow contestant Alexandra Burke, 29, ‘furious’ by the relationship, as the singer is partnered with Gorka and is worried it could impact her chances of winning.
Fuming: Alexandra is said to be ‘furious’ by the reports her Strictly Come Dancing partner Gorka Marquez is ‘secretly dating’ Gemma Atkinson
A source told The Sun: ‘Gorka and Gemma are together. It’s the talk of the make-up room.
‘Not surprisingly, Alexandra is furious about how it might impact her chances of winning. She’s very ambitious and is nervous about it all.’
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!’
MailOnline has contacted Gemma and Alexandra representatives for comment.
New flame? Gemma Atkinson has reportedly struck up a romance with Gorka Marquez after meeting on Strictly Come Dancing – despite insisting she has ‘no time for a relationship’
Cute couple: Alexandra is happily loved-up with boyfriend Josh Ginelly
The romance rumours came after Gemma 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.’
Happy: Gemma previously 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’
The former Emmerdale beauty also weighed in on the ‘Strictly curse’, saying it won’t strike her and partner Aljaz Skorjanec, who recently wed Janette Manrara, because they are friends who sit around ‘burping’ together.
She said: ‘I thought it would be [awkward] but it’s not like that with Aljaž because he’s my mate.
‘Hopefully the dance will look intimate when necessary but before and after rehearsals we’re sat around eating Nando’s, burping and having a laugh.’
Friendship: The former Emmerdale beauty also weighed in on the ‘Strictly curse’, saying it won’t strike her and partner Aljaz Skorjanec, who recently wed Janette Manrara, because they are friends who sit around ‘burping’ together
The star, who is known for her dedication to fitness and her natural lifestyle also opened up about one Strictly essential, the spray tan, saying she opts for a quirky vegan version.
She said: ‘We all smelt like digestive biscuits because that’s what fake tan smells like. I had to ask what was in it because I don’t want chemicals on my body, but it’s a vegan spray tan, so it’s all good.’
Gemma will return to Strictly next week with partner Alijaz for a Movie Special.
The fourteen remaining couples will be dancing to some of the most iconic movie tracks when the Strictly returns to the BBC on October 7.
Shimmy: Gemma will return to Strictly next week with partner Alijaz for a Movie Special
Keeping it casual: Gemma was rocking a low-key denim jacket for her outing