'So much pain!’ Strictly's Gorka supported by Gemma Atkinson as he's forced to exit show


Strictly Come Dancing star Gorka Marquez has been forced to withdraw from

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the Strictly Presents tour due to a serious injury that has left him struggling to walk.

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The star’s wife-to-be Gemma Atkinson has sent

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her fiancé her love, as she informed fans he was in “so much pain”.

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I am so sad to announce that, following medical advice,

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I have to withdraw from the 'Strictly Presents' tour,” Gorka shared on Instagram.

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During the 'Strictly Professionals' tour I suffered an injury that,

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with treatment and care, let me carry on through the last few weeks of the tour.

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Unfortunately last week I had a flair up of my injury causing me a lot of pain and problems, even to walk.

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