Gemma Atkinson Gets Emotional Realising How Fast Her Son is Growing Up

Gemma Atkinson recently shared a tender moment on social media after realising how much her young son, Thiago, has grown. The Hits Radio host and her fiancé, Strictly Come Dancing star Gorka Marquez, were reunited after Gorka’s recent exit from the show. Gorka had been living in Glasgow while partnering with Dr. Punam Krishnan for the 2024 series, but after their elimination in the Halloween special, he returned home to Greater Manchester.

On Tuesday, November 5, Gemma and Gorka took Thiago for a haircut, marking a memorable family moment. The one-year-old sat calmly on his mother’s lap, enjoying a snack as he got his trim. Sharing a clip to her Instagram Story, Gemma captioned it with Thin Lizzy’s track “The Boys Are Back in Town” and later posted a photo of Thiago with his fresh haircut, commenting, “And now he looks so much older,” alongside a teary-face emoji and a red heart. Gorka also posted a video of the haircut, which Gemma re-shared with similar emojis, clearly emotional about how fast her son was growing, according to the Manchester Evening News.

However, the return of Gorka also brought a dose of chaos back into Gemma’s routine. Speaking to her Hits Radio co-host Mike Toolan, Gemma humorously described how Gorka’s early morning noise threw off their schedule. She explained, “This morning, I heard [banging sounds], and I thought, ‘Why’s he being so loud at this time?’ At 5:20, he comes downstairs with Mia in his arms. She’s upset, ‘Papa put the landing light on, mummy. It woke me up!’”

Gemma recounted how Mia, their five-year-old daughter, wanted to watch a show rather than return to bed, but Gemma wasn’t having it. As she tried to guide Mia back upstairs, Mia’s crying ended up waking Thiago. “The whole house is awake now because of you,” she said to Gorka, laughing at the situation. “You’re going to drive off to London, and I’ve got the aftermath!”

This lighthearted account of family life resonated with Gemma’s fans, who appreciated her relatable, honest moments as a mum. From emotional realisations to managing the morning chaos, Gemma’s updates reflect the everyday joys and challenges of parenthood, with Gorka’s return adding a fun dose of unpredictability to the mix.