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<\/p>\nStrictly Come Dancing star Gemma Atkinson has shut down claims regarding a reported "feud" with her fianc\u00e9's dance partner Nikita Kanda.<\/p>\n
Gemma, 38, first met her fianc\u00e9 Gorka Marquez during the 2017 series of the dance show. But during a recent episode of Strictly It Takes Two, Gemma appeared to be in full support of Gorka's partnership when he appeared on the show with Nikita.<\/p>\n
Reports recently claimed that something was brewing after Gemma had not followed Nikita back on Instagram. However, Nikita currently follows and likes all of Gemma's posts on social media.<\/p>\n
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Commenting on the social media discrepancy, a Strictly fan shared their thoughts with The Sun. They allegedly said: "It's so weird that Gemma isn't following Nikita – especially as Nikita likes all of Gemma's posts."<\/p>\n
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Despite this, the former Hollyoaks actress shared a snap of Gorka and Nikita on her television screen on social media. She captioned the post: "Team Gorkita" along with a hands-up emoji.<\/p>\n
Radio host Nikita became the ninth celebrity announced to join the 2023 line-up of Strictly Come Dancing. The star is best known to fans for working as a presenter on BBC Asian Network where she hosts her breakfast show.<\/p>\n
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Speaking about joining the hit dance show last month, she said: "I can't believe I'm going to be on Strictly. This is a dream come true. I'm still pinching myself.<\/p>\n
"I don't think it will properly sink in until I step onto the dancefloor. I can't wait to get glammed up and get out there. Throw the glitter on me!"<\/p>\n
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While appearing on Strictly's It Takes Two this week, Nikita said she will be dedicating her dance to her mum. Nikita and Gorka will be dancing to Beyonce's Single Ladies.<\/p>\n
She said: "I'm dedicating this one to my mum. She's the single woman in my life, she brought me and my sister up on her own.<\/p>\n
"So this one is going out to all the single parents out there that has done everything for their kids. I feel like this is the perfect tribute to my mum."<\/p>\n
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