 Get all the biggest showbiz news straight to your inbox. Sign up for the free Mirror Showbiz newsletter. Detailing their new friendship in a chat with Closer magazine, Helen said: 'I'm so lucky because Gemma's also done the show and she gets it. 'She understands what it's like when you're in my shoes, so I feel like I get the benefit of that support [as well as Gorka's].' Gemma, 37, was reportedly 'relieved' that Gorka is paired with Helen, 39, due to her 'genuine' nature. Following the first episode of Strictly airing, Gemma even took to her Instagram page in view of her 1.8 million followers as she gushed over Gorka and Helen. Sharing a selfie of the pair taken on the dance floor, Gemma wrote: " C'mon!!! Go out there and shine Helen! You're gonna have the most amazing time on Strictly! Will be rooting for you both.' Gemma and Gorka are loved up ( Instagram) The whole family are rooting for Helen and Gorka to win ( Instagram) It seems Gemma and Gorka have really taken Helen under their wing as she battles it out to win the coveted Strictly tro){kind=link}
Strictly Come Dancing’s Helen Skelton dispelled any rumours of a ‘curse’ as she revealed she has formed a close friendship with dance partner Gorka’s financée Gemma Atkinson
Helen Skelton has revealed she has a secret bond with dance partner Gorka’s financée Gemma Atkinson.
The Strictly Come Dancing star shared she has forged a close friendship with the former Hollyoaks and Emmerdale actress since appearing on the BBC show.
Last month Gorka and Gemma invited Helen round to their house for dinner dispelling any rumours of a Strictly âcurse’.
And pals say Gemma thinks Helen is a âsweetheart’, especially after the year she’s had following her shock split from husband Richie Myler, who she shares three children with.