Gemma Atkinson has opened up about where she and Gorka Márquez really stand when it comes to marriage — and her answer may surprise some fans.
The couple have been engaged for years and share two children, daughter Mia and son Thiago. But during a recent episode of their podcast Lost in Translation, Gemma made it clear that a wedding is not something they are rushing towards.
When the subject of marriage came up, Gemma joked that she was not planning to marry Gorka any time soon. Rather than pushing back, Gorka appeared to take the same relaxed view, explaining that he does not feel marriage is essential to prove their commitment.
The pair suggested that their relationship is already built around family, trust and the life they have created together. For them, a legal document is not the thing that defines their bond.
That said, Gemma did acknowledge there could be practical reasons to think about marriage in the future, especially when it comes to legal matters involving their children. Her point was less about a big wedding day and more about protecting the family they have built.
Their conversation also touched on the very normal ups and downs of family life. Gemma recalled a small disagreement after Gorka returned from working in New York, when he noticed things had been moved around at home. She later realised the children had simply been playing.
Rather than making the moment dramatic, Gemma used it as an honest example of everyday misunderstandings that happen in many households.
The discussion comes as Gorka enters a new chapter after confirming his permanent departure from Strictly Come Dancing as a professional dancer. He has spoken warmly about the show, saying it changed his life, introduced him to Gemma and helped shape the family life he now treasures.
For fans, the couple’s honesty offered a gentle reminder that love does not always have to follow a traditional timeline. Gemma and Gorka seem focused on what matters most to them: their children, their partnership and a home life that works in their own way.
