Gemma Atkinson: ‘What the f**k!’ Gorka Marquez’s girlfriend hits out over shock clip

GEMMA ATKINSON, who competed in the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special with her boyfriend Gorka Marquez, has spoken out about a shocking incident, as the star took to Twitter and fumed over the video.

By Michelle Marshall, Senior Showbiz Reporter

Gemma Atkinson, 35, is known for being an advocate of animal rights and took to Twitter to vent her frustrations after she shared a clip from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA). The organisation posted a video of an elephant who could be seen lying on its side in water.

In view of her 275,000 followers, Gemma retweeted a post from the animal rights organisation which read: “This is Myan Prince, an elephant held captive at a Buddhist Temple in Sri Lanka. He spends his life in chains, tied to a tree. And this is him being beaten.

“NOT OK. Elephants belong with their families in their natural homes – he should be free.”

Gemma wrote in response to the tweet: “What the f**k is wrong with people?" followed by angry-faced emojis.

Fans flocked to the comment section of her post to share their thoughts on the horrific video footage.

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Gemma Atkinson: ‘What the f**k!’ Gorka Marquez’s girlfriend hits out

Former Strictly contestant Gemma Atkinson hits out (Image: WENN)

Gemma Atkinson: ‘What the f**k!’ Gorka Marquez’s girlfriend hits out

Gemma Atkinson took to Twitter and vented her frustrations (Image: TWITTER • GEMMA ATKINSON)

One person said: “This is disgusting...how can any human harm an animal like this and sleep at night.”

Another person remarked: “That is absolutely awful! Disgusting!”

While a third person added: “This actually breaks my heart. What is wrong with people.”

The former Emmerdale actress often takes to social media to speak out against animal cruelty and share images and view clips of incidents which take place across the world.

Gemma Atkinson and boyfriend Gorka Marquez

Gemma Atkinson and boyfriend Gorka Marquez took part in the Christmas special of Strictly (Image: BBC)

Gemma Atkinson and Gorka Marquez welcomed baby Mia

Gemma Atkinson and Gorka Marquez welcomed baby Mia last year (Image: GETTY)

Elsewhere, Gemma who is in a relationship with Strictly star Gorka Marquez, has expressed her thoughts about a new Valentine’s Day trend, in which people are leaving their Christmas trees up to mark the special day.

Speaking on Hits Radio show, the DJ told her co-star Wes Butters, she wasn’t too keen on the idea.

Her co-host explained to listeners: “Here’s a thing that has been trending today, which is really wrong, hashtag Valentine’s trees.”

Gemma replied: “No, Valentine’s tree?” seeming squeamish at the thought.

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Explaining more, Wes added: “So basically, if you haven’t taken your Christmas tree down, then you keep it up for Valentine’s and decorate it with pink and red baubles.”

He then turned to Gemma to ask her for her thoughts.

Not holding back, she chimed: “I think that’s ridiculous! I think that’s a lazy excuse for not taking your tree down.

“Because, what’s next after that, an easter tree? Do you know what I mean?

“‘I’ve kept it up until February, I might as well keep it up until Easter’.”

Wes replied: “It’s trending today, so people are obviously doing it.”

But refusing to adapt to the thought, the mother-of-one added: “I don’t believe people have still got their tree up.”

In January last year, Gemma and Gorka announced they are expecting their first baby together.

Back in July, the radio star gave birth to their daughter Mia.

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