Gemma Atkinson reveals her first song and dance style for Strictly Come Dancing
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Last updated 23rd Oct 2017
Strictly Come Dancing contestant Gemma Atkinson has revealed what her first song with dance partner Aljaz Skorjanec will be, along with the dance style they will be performing.
In an excited Instagram post Gemma revealed the song would be Shawn Mendez's ‘Nothing Holding Me Back’. In the video Aljaz can be seen singing the song while Gemma runs up behind him excitedly saying "Love It", in response to Aljaz asking if she likes the song.
Aljaz ends the video saying, "Cha cha" referring to the dance style they will be doing as Gemma says, "just need to learn the dance now!"
Aljaz also confirmed the song and dance style in an Instagram post captioned, ‘Can't wait to do CHA CHA CHA CHA CHA with @glouiseatkinson :))))) #lovethesong #tune’
Gemma and Aljaz were paired up in the first show of the new series of Strictly Come Dancing that started last weekend and the breakfast presenter has been training for eight hours everyday after her show.
Earlier this week her co-hosts brought Aljaz onto the show to ask her about how they were getting on and whether chemistry was important when dancing together. He said that he loves teaching someone who has never done ballroom or Latin before, which is great, because Gemma has previously said that she is like "Bambi on ice".
As the eight hours training every day is taking its toll on her feet, Gemma revealed her feet covered in plasters much to Matt and Mike's horror!
However, it seems that Matt and Mike already hate Gemma's feet, speaking on Hits Radio she said, "They hate my feet Aljaz!" as they quizzed her dance partner about them, going on to reveal that they call them 'finger-toes'.
Put on the spot Aljaz was hesitant to reply to Mike's question and said "I have to be very careful about what I say don't I?"
In the end he said that at the promo event he had noticed her nail polish, however that wasn't what Matt and Mike really wanted to talk about.
Check out this year's contestants in Strictly Come Dancing below:
Joe McFadden
Joe McFadden is best known for playing the role of Raffaello 'Raf' Di Lucca in Holby City.
Mollie King
Mollie King was part of girl group The Saturdays releasing hits such as 'What About Us' and 'All Fired Up'.
Ruth Langsford
Ruth Langsford presents This Morning and was the third celebrity to be revealed for the 2017 series.
Jonnie Peacock
Jonnie Peacock, MBE, is an English sprint runner who won gold at the 2012 and 2016 Summer Paralympics.
Davood Ghadami
Davood Ghadami is mostly known for his role as Kush Kazemi in EastEnders and has also starred in TV shows such as The Bill and Law & Order.
Debbie McGee
Debbie McGee is the widow of magician Paul Daniels, and starred as his glamorous assistant during his routines.
Gemma Atkinson
Gemma Atkinson now hosts the Key 103 breakfast show and was previously on Emmerdale playing the role of Carly Hope.
Rev Richard Coles
Rev Richard Coles was an 80s pop star who had hits 'Don't Leave Me This Way' and 'Never Can Say Goodbye' with his group The Communards.
Brian Conley
Brian's career has spanned over the last 40 years after he landed his big break on The Brian Conley Show, coining his catchphrase 'It's a puppet!'.
Alexandra Burke
Alexandra Burke won The X Factor in 2008 and released two top 20 albums. She also released a number of singles which hit the top spot including 'Bad Boys'.
Chizzy Akudolu
Actress Chizzy Akudolu has starred in shows such as Holby City, Hollyoaks and The Inbetweeners.
Aston Merrygold
Aston Merrygold had many hits with his former group JLS, including 'Beat Again' and 'Hottest Girl in the World'.
Simon Rimmer
Celebrity chef and co-presenter on Channel 4's Sunday Brunch, Simon Rimmer, was revealed as the seventh contestant.
Susan Calman
Scottish comedian and TV presenter Susan Calman admitted she hasn't worn wear a dress and heels since she was 17-years-old.
Charlotte Hawkins
Good Morning Britain presenter Charlotte Hawkins was the 11th celebrity to be confirmed for this year's series.
Judges
The Strictly Come Dancing judges Shirley Ballas, Darcey Bussell, Bruno Tonioli and Craig Revel Horwood.
Strictly Come Dancing contestants 2017
The contestants for Strictly Come Dancing 2017.