They have quickly forged a close friendship through lighting up the Strictly dancefloor, amid claims she is getting close to Gorka Marquez.
And Gemma Atkinson and her professional dance partner Aljaz Skorjanec showed how comfortable they are around each other as he checked out sizzling photos from her latest magazine shoot and playfully ribbed her dancing ability.
In the funny video Gemma, 32, asks the newlywed dancer, 27, what he’s looking at as the camera pans to show him leafing through a magazine, which contains photos of the star in a series of scantily-clad ensembles.
Pals: Gemma Atkinson and her professional dance partner Aljaz Skorjanec showed how comfortable they are around each other as he checked out sizzling photos from her latest magazine shoot and playfully ribbed her dancing ability
Romance rumours: The playful video comes amid claims she is getting close to Gorka Marquez, pictured above with his dance partner Alexandra Burke
As he looks at the photos of the actress showing off her toned figure, the Slovenian ballroom king quips ‘She doesn’t look like she can dance though.’
Gemma shows off her natural beauty with only a light dusting of make-up, clad in a hoodie as the pair attempt to grab some rest after a hectic day of training.
Last week Gemma shot down rumours of a romance between her and professional dancer Gorka, saying a boyfriend is the last thing on her mind right now.
Speaking to OK! Magazine, the star was adamant she wasn’t looking for love on the dancefloor and said she barely sees Gorka, who took the top score in last week’s show with partner Alexandra Burke.
Funny: In the funny video Gemma, 32, asks the newlywed dancer, 27, what he’s looking at as the camera pans to show him leafing through a magazine, which contains photos of the star in a series of scantily-clad ensembles
Chatty: As he looks at the photos of the actress showing off her toned figure, the Slovenian ballroom king quips ‘She doesn’t look like she can dance though’
Cute: Gemma shows off her natural beauty with only a light dusting of make-up, clad in a hoodie as the pair attempt to grab some rest after a hectic day of training
Candid: Gemma shot down rumours of a romance between her and professional dancer Gorka Marquez, saying a boyfriend is the last thing on her mind right now in a new interview with OK! Magazine
Not happening:Gemma was adamant she wasn’t looking for love on the dancefloor and said she barely sees Gorka (right), who took the top score in last week’s show with partner Alexandra Burke
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.’
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.’
Happy; 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’ (Gemma and Gorka pictured end left)
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 blonde bombshell will be juggling her dance training with her job as a breakfast presenter for Manchester’s Key 103 Radio Show.
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