Gemma Atkinson was glowing as she arrived in Blackpool to support her Strictly pro fiancé Gorka Marquez ahead of the annual special live show on Saturday night.<br/><br/>The radio presenter and former actress, 40, was in high spirits as she was joined by their five-year-old daughter Mia and one-year-old son Thiago, who she was pushing in a pram.<br/><br/>Gemma, who celebrated her birthday on Thursday, cut a casual figure in blue jeans and a black T-shirt, layered with a dark grey trench coat.<br/><br/>She pulled her long blonde tresses back into a ponytail and opted for minimal makeup for the outing, showcasing her natural beauty.<br/><br/>She was joined in the seaside town by professional dancer Katya Jones, who cut a dejected figure amid news she and her celebrity partner Wynne Evans are tipped to leave the competition this week.<br/><br/>The dancer, 35, looked glum as she strolled around Blackpool in a black and grey checkered shirt teamed with sports leggings and chunky boots.<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>Gemma Atkinson was glowing as she arrived in Blackpool to support her Strictly pro fiancé Gorka Marquez ahead of the annual special live show on Saturday night<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>Meanwhile, Katya Jones cut a dejected figure amid news she and her celebrity partner Wynne Evans are tipped to leave the competition this week<br/><br/>She completed her look with an oversized black and white puffer jacket as she toted around a plastic bag.<br/><br/>According to bookies, Wynne and Katya are favourites to be booted out of the competition on Saturday, with odds of 4/6. <br/><br/>Ladbrokes suggest that Wynne will face former TOWIE star Pete Wicks in the dance-off amid his odds of 3/1, with the Welsh singer likely to be the one voted off.<br/><br/>Gorka later joined his fiancée and children as he was spotted enjoying a hot drink from Starbucks on his way to Blackpool tower for rehearsals.<br/><br/>He and Gemma, who have been engaged since 2021, first met in 2017 when she was partnered with his co-star pal Aljaž Škorjanec.<br/><br/>Gorka was fifth to be eliminated from the competition this year with his celebrity dance partner Dr. Punam Krishan. <br/><br/>Hits Radio presenter Gemma celebrated turning 40 on Thursday with a special show including well wishes from her mum, husband Gorka and daughter Mia, <a href="
https://mobile.vitalizedfuture.com/">anjing</a> as well as fellow Strictly chums Janette Manrara and Aljaz.<br/><br/>Joining them in Blackpool ahead of the iconic show on Saturday was Aljaz's current celeb partner Tasha Ghouri.<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>Gemma, who celebrated her 40th birthday on Thursday, cut a casual figure in blue jeans and a black T-shirt, layered with a dark grey trench coat<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>According to bookies, Wynne and Katya are favourites to be booted out of the competition on Saturday, with odds of 4/6 (pictured on Thursday)<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><strong><u>Gorka later joined his fiancée and children as he was spotted enjoying a hot drink from Starbucks</u></strong><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>The former Love Islander, 26, put on an animated display as she greeted fans who were eagerly awaiting the arrival of the cast<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>JB Gill cut a confident figure as he arrived in Blackpool, after scoring joint top of the leaderboard last week with his pro partner Lauren Oakley<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>The JLS star made sure to stop for selfies with fans, as he tried on a pair of heart-shaped sunglasses<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>Read More<br/><br/><b>Gemma Atkinson turns heads in a busty leather dress on the MTV European Music Awards red carpet</b><br/><br/><br/>The former Love Islander, 26, put on an animated display as she greeted fans who were eagerly awaiting the arrival of the cast.<br/><br/>She looked effortlessly stylish in baggy blue jeans and platform Ugg boots, paired with a tan trench coat and cosy scarf. <br/><br/>Meanwhile, JB Gill cut a confident figure as he arrived in Blackpool, after scoring joint top of the leaderboard last week with his pro partner Lauren Oakley.<br/><br/>The JLS star, 37, made sure to stop for selfies with fans, as he tried on a pair of heart-shaped sunglasses.<br/><br/>He was joined by Chris McCausland, who also took the time to greet those waiting outside the iconic Ballroom. <br/><br/>Sarah Hadland opted for a casual outfit as she arrived for rehearsals sporting a tan tracksuit and bright blue coat.<br/><br/>Johannas Radebe opted for an equally cosy look as he wrapped up and grabbed a hot drink upon arrival to filming.<br/><br/>Elsewhere, Shayne Ward's pro partner Nancy Xu refused to let last week's elimination get her down as she put on an animated display outside the Tower Ballroom.<br/><br/>The star looked chic in a long black dress and grey trench coat, complete with a white beanie to keep warm. <br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>He was joined by Chris McCausland, who also took the time to greet those waiting outside the iconic Ballroom<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>Sarah Hadland opted for a casual outfit as she <a href="
https://www.thefashionablehousewife.com/?s=arrived">arrived</a> for rehearsals sporting a tan tracksuit and bright blue coat<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>Johannas Radebe opted for an equally cosy look as he wrapped up and grabbed a hot drink upon arrival to filming<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>Elsewhere, Nancy Xu refused to let last week's elimination get her down as she put on an animated display outside the Tower Ballroom<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>The star looked chic in a long black dress and grey trench coat, complete with a white beanie to keep warm<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>Nikita Kuzmin added a pop of colour to his casual ensemble with a neon pink beanie as he struck a playful pose<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><b>Vito Coppola was also inundated with thoughtful gifts from Strictly fans </b><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>Karen Huer looked stunning in a monochrome all-green ensemble as she joined the rest of the cast in Blackpool<br/><br/>Nikita Kuzmin added a pop of colour to his casual ensemble with a neon pink beanie as he struck a playful pose. <br/><br/>Karen Huer looked stunning in a monochrome all-green ensemble as she joined the rest of the cast in Blackpool. <br/><br/>It comes just after the dances for the show have been revealed as the eight remaining couples must do all they can to impress. <br/><br/>For Blackpool week, Montell Douglas and Johannes Radebe will bring the heat with a Salsa to Don't Leave Me This Way by Thelma Houston, while Sarah Hadland and Vito Coppola will deliver a Couples' Choice routine to Padam Padam by Kylie Minogue.<br/><br/>Tasha Ghouri and Aljaž Skorjanec will bring the drama in a Paso Doble to Torn by Nathan Lanier, and Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell will take on the American Smooth to Jump by Paul Anka.<br/><br/>Jamie Borthwick and Michelle Tsiakkas will energise the ballroom with a Jive to The Ketchup Song (Aserejé) by Las Ketchup.<br/><br/><i><u>JB Gill and Lauren Oakley will perform a Quickstep to Never Gonna Give You Up by Rick Astley.</u></i><br/><br/>Pete Wicks and Jowita Przystał will add some cheekiness with a Cha Cha to I'm Too Sexy by Right Said Fred, and Wynne Evans and Katya Jones will perform a spirited Charleston to Carmen Suite No. 1: 5. Les Toréadors by Georges Bizet.<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>It comes just after the dances for the show have been revealed as the eight remaining couples must do all they can to impress<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>Meanwhile the guest performance act for the Blackpool special are none other than the legendary Pet Shop Boys.<br/><br/>On Saturday night, they will open the show with a medley of some of their greatest hits, with the Strictly professional dancers joining them for an opening number.<br/><br/><b>Then, on Sunday night's Results Show, they will perform their brand-new single All The Young Dudes.</b><br/><br/>The highly anticipated professional dancers' performance at Blackpool's prestigious Tower Ballroom will feature an Argentine Tango set in a glamorous 1940s hotel.<br/><br/>Choreographed by Matt Flint, Leandro Palou, and Maria Tsiatsiani, the routine will showcase the show's talented professional dancers alongside supporting extra dancers.<br/><br/>Set to the sultry sounds of Tango Jalousie, the performance promises to immerse the audience in a world of vintage glamour and intense passion.<br/><br/><b>Watch the Strictly Blackpool Special on BBC1 Saturday night. </b><br/><br/><br/>Wynne EvansKatya JonesGemma Atkinson<img src="
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