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Pregnant Gemma Atkinson left hungry by James Martin on cooking show

Gemma Atkinson and Gorka Marquez pose for photographers upon arrival at the Brit Awards in London, Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019. (Photo by Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP)
Gemma Atkinson and Gorka Marquez pose for photographers upon arrival at the Brit Awards in London, Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019. (Photo by Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP)

Finding food you can eat while pregnant can be tricky as actress and Strictly Come Dancing star Gemma Atkinson found out when she appeared on a cooking show this weekend.

The star, who is expecting her first child with Strictly professional dancer Gorka Marquez, was on James Martin’s Saturday Morning Show yesterday (9 March), but was left hungry as she could not sample the dishes. The host presented a gin-cured salmon and red wine on the show, both of which should not be eaten by someone who is pregnant.

Lamenting the fact she is unable to drink and eat things such as fish, Gemma, aged 34, said: “It’s something I’ve missed, because I normally have salmon like this in the morning with some eggs, and ever since being pregnant I’ve not been able to, and that’s one of the things I do miss, is salmon.”

James was joined by actress and DJ Gemma Atkinson and chef Stephen Terry (ITV)
James was joined by actress and DJ Gemma Atkinson and chef Stephen Terry (ITV)

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Helpful as ever, host James jokingly suggested she take the salmon away and ‘stick it in the freezer’ until the baby is born.

She also revealed she had been a gin fan before her pregnancy. The goods on offer must have left Gemma’s mouth watering, knowing they were things she used to enjoy, but couldn’t while carrying a baby.

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To add insult to injury, the former Emmerdale star was only allowed to sample a bit of the sauce served up with the fish dish. As well as the gin and salmon, Gemma also missed out on trying some red wine which James and Stephen got to enjoy, having to settle for smelling it instead – sounds like a boozy meal for a Saturday morning.


Gemma announced the news of her pregnancy on Twitter last month. She posted a photo of her dogs Norman and Ollie on the social media site.

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Around the dogs’ necks were signs reading: ‘Guess what… Mum’s pregnant!’ and ‘We’re going to be big brothers!’

Gemma tweeted: “And what Amazing big brothers they will be! Myself & Gorks are beyond excited and happy and feel incredibly blessed to be meeting our new family member later this year. Baby Marquez!!! We love you loads already @gorkamarquez1.”