Strictly Come Dancing's Gorka Marquez, 33, has shared an array of heartwarming family photos during his "last weekend" at home before the highly anticipated first live show.
A Family Affair
Gorka lives with his fiancée Gemma Atkinson and their two children, four-year-old daughter Mia and newborn son Thiago.
Gemma, 38, gave birth to Thiago in July and Gorka has been cherishing precious time with his loved ones. However, the time has come for the pro dancer to bid them farewell as he heads off to intense Strictly rehearsals with his new celebrity partner, Nikita Kanda.
Last Memories at Home
Taking to Instagram, Gorka shared a montage of adorable pictures and videos capturing the essence of his final weekend at home. The snaps included a sweet shot of him cuddled up with Mia, both sporting bright smiles for the camera.
In another photo, Gemma cradles baby Thiago in her arms while Mia lovingly leans towards her baby brother.
There was also a heartwarming video of Mia giving her new sibling a tender kiss on the forehead, and a picture of Mia engrossed in watching TV.
Gorka playfully shared a cheeky snap of Gemma in tight black leggings and a white T-shirt, with her back turned towards the camera.
With a caption that read, "Last one at home for a while..." along with a love heart emoji, Gorka's Strictly colleagues and fans showered the post with comments and love.
Nancy Xu, a fellow Strictly pro, responded with a series of purple love hearts. Karen Hauer wrote, "Beautiful" along with a green love heart.
Support from fans flooded in too, with one commenting, "Good luck for Strictly Gorka. You have a beautiful family x." Another added, "Awww beautiful with Mia and her baby brother."
What Lies Ahead
Gorka's journey on Strictly continues this coming Saturday, September 23 on BBC One.
