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Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Gemma Atkinson reveals 'scary few hours' as she rushed young son to hospital
Gemma Atkinson and Gorka Marquez's two-year-old son Thiago was rushed to hospital the night before his and sister Mia's Christening. The 40-year-old former Emmerdale actress and the 34-year-old professional ballroom dancer - who met on Strictly Come Dancing - had a chaotic lead up to their offspring's joint baptism when young Thiago was taken off in an ambulance to Bolton hospital's children emergency department on Saturday (05.07.25). Fortunately, the little one is "absolutely fine" but it was a worrying time for the family, who still managed to make it to the church on Sunday morning (06.07.25). She shared on Instagram: "We had such a busy weekend with a big build-up and lots of organising. A family birthday tea for Mia on Friday, her party for her school friends Saturday, both Mia and Thiagos christening on Sunday and on top of that a trip to A and E with Thiago sat night." Without stating what was wrong with Thiago, she said: "We were there until 1am Sunday morning and still somehow rocked up to church at 9.30. We were exhausted but we had the best day. He's absolutely fine! But it was a scary few hours and I wanted to say a massive thank you to Bolton hospital children's A and E department, and also the lovely paramedics who took us up there. God bless our NHS!" Through movement, rest, and ice baths, gym bunny Gemma managed to restore the calm in her mind and body and was feeling "full of energy" come Monday (07.07.25). She continued: "On Sunday evening when we were home after all the chaos and fun of weekend my throat started to get sore which I knew was my body communicating with me. 'You're getting run down' with that in mind I dosed up on lemon and local honey, had a bath in magnesium salts and an early night." She concluded: "Monday morning, I did an ice bath before the nursery run, a long dog walk and then headed into the gym to move in a way that was restoring, whilst relaxing. I bounced into work Monday afternoon full of energy and feeling great again. Small simple things to help me both physically and mentally. Movement is medicine, no matter how it's done, it all helps."
Daily Mail
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Hollyoaks star Gemma Atkinson's son Thiago, two, rushed to hospital in 'scary' moment just hours before his christening
Gemma Atkinson 's son Thiago was rushed to hospital on the weekend in what was described as a 'scary few hours'. The former Hollyoaks star, 40, who played Lisa Hunter on the soap, revealed the worrying news in an Instagram post on Wednesday. She shares Thiago and her eldest Mia, six, with her Strictly Come Dancing fiancé Gorka Marquez, 34. Posting a video of herself enjoying a workout, Gemma explained in her caption: 'We had such a busy weekend with a big build up & lots of organising. 'A family birthday tea for Mia on Friday, her party for her school friends Saturday, both Mia & Thiago's christening on Sunday and on top of that a trip to A&E with Thiago on Saturday night. 'We were there until 1am Sunday morning and still somehow rocked up to church at 9.30. We were exhausted but we had the best day. He's absolutely fine! 'But it was a scary few hours and I wanted to say a massive thank you to Bolton hospital children's A&E department, and also the lovely paramedics who took us up there.' Gemma did not reveal why Thiago was taken to hospital. Gemma and her professional dancer partner met as co-stars on Strictly Come Dancing in 2017, despite not being dance partners on the show. The family's life has been documented over the past couple of years in their reality show, Gemma and Gorka: Life Behind The Lens. But it was revealed just a couple of months ago that the show had been axed after just two series. A spokesperson for UKTV - which owns U&W, the channel the pair's series aired on - said: 'It's been a privilege to make two series of Gemma and Gorka: Life Behind the Lens with Two Rivers Media. 'Gemma and Gorka are both very busy with other projects at the moment, so at this time, there are no current plans for another series, but we look forward to working with them again soon.' The announcement came as a shock following Gemma's suggestion in November last year that the reality show would likely return - because it did so well. When asked if the show would be making a return, she told The Express: 'Potentially, yeah. 'We're currently in talks to do it but we keep thinking, "Why do people want to keep watching us doing nothing?" 'But it did really well, it was like the biggest show on their channel so possibly.' The fly-on-the-wall programme promised to 'follow the unfiltered lives of actress and radio presenter Gemma Atkinson and professional dancer Gorka Marquez' when it hit our screens in August 2023. The first series, which had just three episodes, primarily followed Gemma's pregnancy with their son Thiago. Fans saw Gorka try to balance his dance tour with preparations for his son's arrival - and were even let into the couple's baby shower, before Thiago's arrival in the final episode. The programme was a smash hit, returning for a second series in May last year - focussing this time on how they were adjusting to life as a family of four, across six episodes. The couple said at the time: 'We're excited to be back on your screens for our second series. 'The messages we received, and are still receiving from the first series, have blown us away. 'We're glad so many families can relate to ours and the crazy, wonderful, and exhausting world of parenthood!' Gemma rose to fame on Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks and its various spin-offs before roles in BBC medical drama Casualty and rival ITV soap Emmerdale. She made the move into presenting in 2017, taking the drivetime slot on Hits Radio.
The Sun
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Gemma Atkinson's son Thiago, 2, rushed to hospital in ‘scary' incident hours before christening
GEMMA Atkinson's two-year-old son Thiago has been rushed to hospital following a "scary" incident. The ex-Hollyoaks star, who shares daughter named Mia, six, and son Thiago with Strictly dancer and fiancé Gorka Marquez, shared the health update with fans on social media on Wednesday. 3 3 Gemma shared a clip of her working out in her home gym. The mum-of-two said Thiago was rushed to A&E on Saturday night as the youngster received treatment into the early hours. Despite the ordeal, the family were still able to attend the service for Mia and Thiago's christening just hours after the hospital dash. Gemma wrote: "We had such a busy weekend with a big build up & lots of organising. A family birthday tea for Mia on Friday, her party for her school friends Saturday, both Mia & Thiagos christening on Sunday and on top of that a trip to A&E with Thiago sat night. "We were there until 1am Sunday morning and still somehow rocked up to church at 9.30. "We were exhausted but we had the best day." The soap star did not detail exactly what happened to her son, but reassured fans that he was on the mend. She continued: "He's absolutely fine! But it was a scary few hours and I wanted to say a massive thank you to Bolton hospital children's A&E department, and also the lovely paramedics who took us up there. God bless our NHS!" Gemma's followers were quick to comment on the star's post and to share their support. One wrote: "Glad to hear Thiago is ok, nothing worse than when the kids get really unwell." A second shared: "Happy to hear Thiago's OK though, they do scare us these kids." In May The Sun revealed that Gemma and Gorka had been delivered a devastating blow as their reality show was axed. Gemma and Gorka: Life Behind The Lens followed the couple's lives as they juggled their busy work commitments with family life. But unfortunately, The Sun can reveal that the couple's fly-on-the wall show has now been shelved after just two series. The programme had aired on the channel U&W, which is part of the UKTV family. Confirming the news, a UKTV spokesperson said: "It's been a privilege to make two series of Gemma and Gorka: Life Behind the Lens with Two Rivers Media. " Gemma and Gorka are both very busy with other projects at the moment, so at this time, there are no current plans for another series, but we look forward to working with them again soon." Gemma, 40, found fame on Channel 4 's Hollyoaks before moving to ITV soap Emmerdale. She is now the drive time host on Hits Radio. She met professional dancer Gorka, 34, when appearing on the 2017 series of Strictly Come Dancing. Gemma did not dance with Gorka, as she was partnered with Aljaz Skorjanec on the show, however the pair hit it off backstage. The couple welcomed their first child into the world, daughter Mia, in July 2019. They got engaged two years later. 3
Daily Mail
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Gemma Atkinson set to lift the lid on weight loss drugs as she joins forces with Women's Health for a new wellness podcast
Gemma Atkinson has revealed she's launching a new health and wellness podcast, with the first episode set to lift the lid on weight loss drugs. The radio presenter, 40, has joined forced with Women's Health magazine to launch their new show, Just As Well. The show, which is also co-hosted Women's Health UK Editor-in-Chief, Claire Sanderson, will be centered around science and health advice, and will feature 'free-flowing chats'. It will welcome guests such as medical doctor Tim Spector and nutritionist Emily English, as well as cover stars like Lioness Lucy Bronze, and other inspirational athletes at the top of their game, including global rugby star, Ellie Kildunne. Their first episode will star cookbook author and recipe creator, Emily English, and is available on all major podcast platforms. Gemma said: 'I'm thrilled to be part of this podcast and to have the opportunity to sit with and interview so many inspiring people. 'Health and wellness is extremely important to me and now being in my 40s and a mum, I want to ensure I'm here for as long as possible and thriving. 'I can't wait to pick the brains of the expert guests and athletes we have lined up to get as much information for you all as possible. I hope you love it as much as I do!' Claire added: 'I'm so excited that Women's Health UK is enhancing its presence in the podcast space. 'Gemma and I are equally obsessed with wellness, and we can't wait to learn and act upon the information our guests share with us. 'Every episode is jam packed with advice and inspiration our audience can use today to have a healthier, happier tomorrow. It's a good old natter, but with useful takeaways that busy women can squeeze into their hectic days.' The podcast's first episode will see nutritionist, author and recipe creator, Emily speak candidly on the debate around weight-loss drugs and the importance of building muscle mass, whilst also sharing her major learnings from her eating disorder earlier in life. Following the rise in the use of drugs such as Ozempic and Mounjaro, Emily says: 'I know people who it's been life-changing for, and it's been the assistance and the helping hand that they've needed to heal their relationship and food noise. 'But then I also know people who did it because they were like, 'Oh, this can be an easy way to lose weight', but then hated how they couldn't go out for dinner, eat normally anymore, and have kind of the same way of living that they used to.' Referencing GLP-1 drugs, which are typically used to treat diabetes, but more recently have been used by some as a way to lose weight, she added: 'I believe that everything has a time and a place, but if you're not addressing the fundamentals of what put you in the place to need GLPs in the first place, then I've said it before and I've been quoted, it's like sticking a plaster over a wound that needs stitches.' Gemma's new project comes after her reality show, which she shared with her Strictly Come Dancing husband Gorka Márquez, was axed after just two series. Gemma and Gorka: Life Behind The Lens, followed the couple's lives with their two children, but will not return for a third series. Gemma and professional dancer, 34, met as co-stars on Strictly Come Dancing in 2017, despite not being dance partners on the show. But their relationship soon blossomed and they announced they were dating in 2018 - and now they share daughter Mia, five, and son Thiago, one. A spokesperson for UKTV - which owns U&W, the channel the pair's series aired on - said: 'It's been a privilege to make two series of Gemma and Gorka: Life Behind the Lens with Two Rivers Media. 'Gemma and Gorka are both very busy with other projects at the moment, so at this time, there are no current plans for another series, but we look forward to working with them again soon.' The announcement comes as a shock following Gemma's suggestion in November last year that the reality show would likely return - because it did so well. When asked if it would return at the Pride of Britain Awards, she told the Express: 'Potentially, yeah. 'We're currently in talks to do it but we keep thinking, 'Why do people want to keep watching us doing nothing?' 'But it did really well, it was like the biggest show on their channel so possibly.' The fly-on-the-wall programme promised to 'follow the unfiltered lives of actress and radio presenter Gemma Atkinson and professional dancer Gorka Marquez' when it hit our screens in August 2023. The first series, which had just three episodes, primarily followed Gemma's pregnancy with their son Thiago. Fans saw Gorka try to balance his dance tour with preparations for his son's arrival - and were even let into the couple's baby shower, before Thiago's arrival in the final episode. The programme was a smash hit, returning for a second series in May last year - focussing this time on how they were adjusting to life as a family of four, across six episodes. The couple said at the time: 'We're excited to be back on your screens for our second series. 'The messages we received, and are still receiving from the first series, have blown us away. 'We're glad so many families can relate to ours and the crazy, wonderful, and exhausting world of parenthood!' Gemma rose to fame on Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks and its various spin-offs before roles in BBC medical drama Casualty and rival ITV soap Emmerdale. She made the move into presenting in 2017, taking the drivetime slot on Hits Radio.
Scottish Sun
28-06-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Gemma Atkinson turns to crowdfunding to raise £500k to launch her beauty brand, but angry trolls rage she can ‘do one'
GEMMA Atkinson has sparked controversy after turning to crowdfunding to raise £500,000 to launch her own beauty brand. The actress has already attracted an impressive social media following for her skincare company Gem & Tonic, which aims to provide products to "simplify your beauty regime". 5 Gemma Atkinson has sparked controversy after turning to crowdfunding to raise £500k to officially launch her beauty brand Gem & Tonic Credit: Instagram/glouiseatkinson 5 The fundraising effort has already raised nearly £50,000, but investing isn't without risk, which a warning on the Crowdcube page stresses Credit: crowdcube/gemandtonic 5 She shared a look into the company's successes to date, but trolls weren't impressed Credit: Instagram/glouiseatkinson "Every single product combines scientifically-proven ingredients with mineral rich gemstones," she said. As she prepares to "officially launch" the brand in September 2025, Gemma has decided to try and raise funds through Crowdcube - which asks people to "invest in Europe's best startups". On the Crowdcube page, which has already raised £48,296 from 354 different investors, Gemma says: "We're now looking to raise £500,000 to officially launch in September 2025 to continue the movement and the community we've already started. "If you're looking to invest in a brand with a real community in real demand, you've found yourself a real good gem." The page also highlights some of the company's successes to date, including the fact they made £127,000 in pre-order sales in just three weeks. The equity investment has a share price of 90p and a pre-money valuation of £2.25 million. "The Company had already raised £250,000 prior to the Crowdcube raise," the page reads. "For the avoidance of doubt, this has been included in the pre-money valuation displayed in the pitch." And for those investing in the business, there are various 'rewards' for doing so - all of which start from an investment of £50. Investing £50 will get you a signed thank you card from Gemma, while for £25,000 you'll get to "meet Gemma and have lunch with the G&T team", as well as an investor-only lifetime discount of 15%, a product bundle, an invite to the press launch, lifetime early access to new products and Gemma's signed thank you note. Gemma Atkinson reveals her hit CBeebies show has been AXED after just one series However there's also a warning at the top of the Crowdcube page, which reads: "Don't invest unless you're prepared to lose all the money you invest. "This is a high-risk investment and you are unlikely to be protected if something goes wrong." News of Gemma's crowdfunding efforts quickly made its way onto social media, with trolls using the comments section of the videos to have their say on the controversial move. "Why hasn't she used her own money?" one wrote. "I don't want to Invest of your not engaged to the hilt in every financial way." "Crowd funding to make herself rich," another added. What is crowdfunding? Crowdfunding is a popular choice for startups trying to raise money, typically via the internet. It's described as an alternative way to fund projects "without standard financial intermediaries". There are four different ways of crowdfunding: rewards-based, equity-based, debt-based and donation-based. Judging by Gemma's Crowdcube page, it seems she has adopted a reward-based approach to the funding attempt, with investors offered perks in exchange for their financial support. "Ok send me money and I'll start a business!" "So she wants people to help her… doesn't she know about the cost of living crisis us normal people are dealing with?" a third commented. "Over 1/2 mil in her bank - usual rich get richer!" someone else sighed. "Crowd funding? Gemma can do one," another raged. "Bloody hell she has more than most for money!" someone else said. And as another labelled it ridiculous, someone else agreed, writing: "Clearly not confident in her own idea to fully invest herself, putting up her property as collateral. "Guaranteed to fail." "She's got a nerve!" another commented. However, there were those in the comments who came to Gemma's defense. Crowdfunding to make herself rich! Social media commenter "She isn't making you invest!" one wrote. "I say fair play to her and wish her well." "Think she's asking for £10 as a minimum, which is reasonable," another added. "She's kept her community involved from the get go - naming, scents etc so I don't see the issue." "Shame to see so many women tearing other women down regardless of their status or financial situation!!" a third sighed. "So much hate in the world these days already." 5 Some angry commenters even told Gemma to "do one" after hearing about her crowdfunding efforts Credit: Instagram/glouiseatkinson
