Gorka Márquez has landed a new TV role.
Gorka Márquez joins Spain's version of Strictly
The 'Strictly Come Dancing' pro will be swapping the dancefloor for the judges' desk as he joins the panel of TV show 'Bailando con las Estrellas', Spain's equivalent to 'Strictly'
He wrote on Instagram: ""I finally can share the news that I will be one of the judges in the Spanish version of Strictly, Bailando con las Estrellas @bailandoest.
"So excited to [be] back in Spain and doing the show that changed my whole life and excited to be sat on the other side of the floor this time even if I am not sure I will be able to hold myself and not dance.
"First show is this Saturday (13.01.24) and I can't wait."
Gorka's fiancée and former 'Strictly' contestant Gemma Atkinson wrote: "Woohoo! So proud and so excited to watch (if I can figure out the Spanish tele)."
'EastEnders' actress Tameka Empson, who was Gorka's first-ever partner on the show, said: "Well done Gorka!! If ever you want to show off your dancing skills [with] a partner, I'll be ready to jump on a plane and help you out! Remember Tamorka for ever!!!"
Dancer Katya Jones said, "Get in!!!! Go show them Gorks!!!!", while fellow professionals including Dianne Buswell, Luba Mushtuk, Carlos Gu and Johannes Radebe also sent supportive messages.