Gorka Marquez's Heartfelt Gratitude After Bullying Probe

Gorka Marquez has expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the devoted fans of Strictly Come Dancing, following a season launch that had everyone buzzing after months of controversy. The charming 34-year-old Spanish dancer, who shares adorable moments with his children, 4-year-old Mia and baby Thiago, alongside partner Gemma Atkinson, took to his Instagram stories on Sunday, right after the first episode of Strictly Come Dancing 2024 aired on Saturday night.

This year, Gorka is thrilled to be partnered with the talented celebrity Dr. Punam Krishan, and his excitement is palpable. In his Instagram stories, Gorka, with baby Thiago in his arms, thanked his loyal fans for their overwhelming support for his new pairing with Dr. Punam, which has already garnered an incredible response.

The beloved BBC show has had its share of ups and downs recently, especially after contestant Amanda Abbington revealed she had to leave last year due to suffering from PTSD attributed to her experience working with professional dancer Giovanni Pernice. Giovanni has firmly denied Amanda's claims, which has added a layer of drama to the show. Meanwhile, Graziano Di Prima also exited the series after admitting to kicking his celebrity partner, Zara McDermott. Nonetheless, despite the shadows of controversy, the launch show was a resounding success, with Gorka readily thanking his followers for their support.

In a sweet post, he said, “Happy Sunday everybody. We watched the Strictly launch last night, and I just wanted to say thank you to everybody for all your messages of support. Thank you for all your lovely comments about Strictly being back.”

On a different note, Giovanni Pernice shared a determined message as Strictly made its return to screens. Although he may have been cut from the BBC show, his latest social media posts indicate that he is not letting the setback cloud his future. Giovanni showcased his preparations for the Italian version of the BBC show, posting a cheerful picture with his latest contestant.

This cheerful update came just hours before the new