Gorka Marquez pulls out of Strictly Come Dancing tour due to injury

OHMYGOSSIP — Gorka Marquez has been forced to pull out of Strictly Come Dancing’s summer tour due to injury.
The 31-year-old pro dancer took to Instagram to reveal he’s had a flair up of an injury he picked up during the ‘Strictly Professionals’ tour, and following medical advice he has withdrawn from the ‘Strictly Presents’ shows.
He wrote: “I am so sad to announce that, following medical advice, I have to withdraw from the ‘Strictly Presents’ tour
During the ‘Strictly Professionals’ tour I suffered an injury that, with treatment and care, let me carry on through the last few weeks of the tour.
Unfortunately last week I had a flair up of my injury causing me a lot of pain and problems, even to walk. Following the advise from doctors and physios, I have had to stop my involvement in this new tour. (sic)”
Gorka was once again due to dance with former ‘EastEnders’ star Maisie Smith – who he finished joint second alongside in Strictly’s 19th series in 2020 – on the tour, but he is now trying to rest and recuperate ahead of the new ‘Strictly’ series later this year.
He added: “I am very sad not to be able to perform and dance again with @maisiesmithofficial (and the rest of the cast!) but I know the show will be amazing and the audience will be in for a real treat.
Now it is time to rest and rehab so I can be ready for Strictly 2022.
All the love and keep dancing!!!! (sic)”
Gorka’s partner Gemma Atkinson – who he shares two-year-old daughter Mia with – feels “proud” of how the dancer has got through the pain of the last few weeks.
She commented: “Proud of you for getting through those last few weeks! I know how painful it was for you at times. Rest and rehab then back to the show, can’t have you home for too long messing up my routine”
‘Strictly’ pro Dianne Buswell wrote: “Love ya bro xxx take care of ya self (sic)”
Gorka replied: “thanks Sis (sic)”

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