Gemma Atkinson supported after emotional family loss and she says 'still to this day'

Gemma Atkinson has been flooded with support over an emotional post after a heartbreaking family loss. The BBC Strictly Come Dancing star, who shares Mia and Thiago with Gorka Marquez, reflected on her late father on Instagram this week.

ITV Emmerdale actress Gemma explained: "Watching last nights show I could really see Tio looking exactly how Mia did when she was younger. I went down a rabbit hole watching all of her old videos and this is still my favourite one of her.

"She still to this day thinks my dads in the moon looking after her… only now when it’s a full moon and really bright, she says “GanGan David must be really happy tonight mum because he’s making it shine”." In reply, a fan said: "That’s a lovely way for Mia to remember her Grandpa."

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"@glouiseatkinson my son always used to say grandpa’s left the bath running when it rains! I love that they think of them even if they never met them on earth x," a second said. "@danielle_purnell How much does this look like Lacey? I had to take a second look lol xx" another said.

"So lovely, she’s adorable , bless her! I’m sure GanGan David is definitely watching over you all! xx" another wrote. "I LOVE this!! Tell Mia it’s a new moon today so grandad David will be super chilled soaking up the starlight," said another.

"I remember this video and it still melts my heart," another posted. Another wrote: "our grandad daughter lost her uncle when she was a baby so never got to meet him. he lived USA but her mummy always says to her that he was near when robins appear. when robins appear, he was there."

"Her wee accent is adorable here!" another typed in reply to the Instagram video.