Gorka Marquez says 'the wait is over' as he announces huge move after Gemma Atkinson news

Gorka Marquez has told fans 'the wait is over' as he announced his next big move. While last week his announcement included fiancee Gemma Atkinson, his latest includes his other partner, dancer Karen Hauer.

While the duo are known for appearing on Strictly Come Dancing, Gorka and Karen are dance partners away from the BBC's ballroom and are often asked if they'll be returning to the stage together following a break from their Firedance shows this year after two years of touring together in a row.

With Gorka having previously teased there was news on the horizon, on Monday (April 22), the 33-year-old took to social media to reveal all. Posting a video to Instagram, Gorka and Karen could be seen looking fresh out of speakeasy as they confirmed their aptly titled Speakeasy tour.

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Alongside the post, Gorka wrote: "And the wait it’s over! We’re excited to announce our Brand New Show. 'SPEAKEASY' touring the UK in 2025. We can wait to see you all there! @karenhauer @speakeasytheshow."

Strictly co-star Katya Jones was quick to respond, writing: "Looooove this," while Johannes Radebe and Luba Mushtuk took to the comments section with flame emojis. Dianne Buswell shared red love hearts and said: "Beautiful."

Presenter and Strictly 2023 contestant Angela Scanlan commented: "Looks SO DAMN GOOD." EastEnders star Jacquelina Jossa posted: "Wowwwwwee." And his fans and followers were also quick to respond.

@samanthaford9648 said: "Yes. So excited for this @karenhauer @gorka_marquez." @nyealison commented: "This is the best news ever." @scottyjotty wrote: "This looks fantastic! So glad you are coming back to Glasgow again." @shaz66johnston2019 shared: "This looks amazing."

@katiebettyb replied: "Oh this looks fabulous." @juliewatts25 shared: "Oooh exciting. Can’t wait to see." @megbeth_xx cheered: "BEST NEWS!! CANNOT WAIT." @audreywhelan18 added: "Great news. You dance so well together."

Meanwhile, Gemma, who met and fell in love with Gorka on Strictly 2017 and have since got engaged and welcomed two children together, shared the same announcement video to her own Instagram page and wrote to her 1.9 million followers: "The dream team is back!" She added: "'SpeakEasy' 2025! Tickets available now @speakeasytheshow. Gorks & Karen have the best show planned!"

It comes after it was revealed Gemma and Gorka are set to return to TV screens in another series of their very own reality series. The couple appeared in their own reality TV series ahead of the arrival of their second child and showed the pair opening up their lives and Greater Manchester home to the cameras as they documented their second pregnancy journey and the "absolute utter chaos of our day-to-day lives at home juggling work, dogs, toddlers and hormones."

Following the success of the show, on Thigo's arrival, it was revealed back in January, the pair would be letting the cameras back in to share more of their life unfiltered in the second series of Gemma and Gorka: Life Behind the Lens for UKTV’s free-to-air entertainment channel W and streaming service UKTV Play.

It will once again see the couple will open their doors to their private life and offer viewers an intimate look into their world, as they embrace full-on family chaos since becoming a family of four. And earlier this week, they confirmed the air date of the upcoming second series.

Sharing a new trailer to Instagram, Gemma could be seen in the early stages of being a mum-of-two as four-year-old Mia could be heard introducing her family - including pet pooches Ollie and Norman - one by one before they were seen cracking on with family and work life. "Here we go!" Gemma started the caption of her post on Instagram. "Gemma & Gorka: Life behind the lens series 2. Starts 6th May at 8pm on @wtvchannel and @uktvplay Thank you so much you for sticking with us. It means a lot."