Gemma Atkinson's Biography

Who is Gemma Atkinson?

Gemma Atkinson played Lisa Hunter in Hollyoaks from 2001 to 2005. She also appeared in the spin-off, Hollyoaks: In The City.

Before I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here, Gemma Atkinson's TV appearances included Soapstar Superstar and Celebrity Masterchef.

In 2007, Gemma Atkinson became one of the celebrities on I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here. She did well and ended up being the seventh celebrity to leave the jungle.

The news of her entry into the jungle coincided with reports that she was joining Sarah Harding and Kimberley Stewart representing lingerie brand Ultimo.

Previously Gemma Atkinson had been the face of La Senza, launched a new product for Mars, and been the female face of the British Grand Prix for 2007.

Gemma Atkinson used to go out with Cristiano Ronaldo.

Gemma Atkinson's official site pointed out that she goes to the gym daily and takes boxing classes twice a week.

In October 2008 the Mail reported that Gemma Atkinson and Marcus Bent had got engaged. However, they broke up and she went on to date Olly Foster.

In May 2011, the BBC announced that Gemma Atkinson had been cast in Casualty as a new paramedic, Tamzin.

In 2016, she was nominated for a National Television Award for best newcomer for her work playing Carly Hope on Emmerdale.

In 2016, she was cast in the Bollywood film Fever.

In 2017, she co-hosted Manchester’s Key 103 breakfast show.

In February 2019, it was revealed that she was expecting a baby with Gorka Marquez, whom she met on Strictly. Their daughter Mia was born in July

Strictly Come Dancing

In August 2017, the BBC revealed that Gemma Atkinson would be one of the celebrities on Strictly Come Dancing.

She was paired with Aljaz Skorjanec.

Gemma and Aljaz reached the final four.

Trivia
Her height is 5 feet 9 inches.

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