Gemma Atkinson reveals Strictly Come Dancing injuries
Her poor feet!
Last updated 15th Sep 2017
Training is well under way for Gemma Atkinson as she goes after The Glitterball Trophy on Strictly Come Dancing, however her poor feet are certainly feeling it. The Key 103 breakfast presenter has been training eight hours a day with her dance partner Aljaz Skorjanec since the show began and it's taking its toll on her feet.
Speaking to her co-hosts, Matt and Mike, Gemma revealed the bruises and cuts she'd received since she started the show.
Matt and Mike love to comment on what they call Gemma's finger-toes and recently put Gemma's dance partner, Aljaz, on the spot when they asked him what he thought of her toes.
Explaining that he had seen Gemma's feet when they filmed the promo earlier in the month. He said he had noticed her nail polish, but that wasn't what Matt and Mike really wanted to talk about.
According to Matt and Mike, Gemma's toes are more like Frodo's from Lord of the Rings!
Even before Strictly Come Dancing started Gemma's toes have been a topic of conversation on the Key 103 breakfast show.
Gemma revealed her toes to Matt and Mike earlier this year when they were astounded to find out that she could even change the channel on the TV or write with them! Check out the video below of Gemma showcasing her talent.
While talking to Aljaz, Matt and Mike also asked him about their chemistry while on the show. When they asked if he could tell from "day one" whether or not they had chemistry, Aljaz said the chemistry is always important, but he also loves teaching someone who has never done ballroom or Latin dancing before.
He also described Gemma as a "lovely student" saying she can't wait to learn how to dance, however previously Gemma has described herself as dancing like "Bambi on ice", so it sounds like Aljaz has his work cut out!
Aljaz previously won Strictly Come Dancing in 2013 with model Abbey Clancy, so Gemma is in good hands. Good luck Gemma!
Gemma is one of 15 contestants taking part in the new series of Strictly Come Dancing which started last weekend. The series also features The Saturdays singer Mollie King, former JLS singer Aston Merrygold and The X Factor winner Alexandra Burke.
Recently we caught up with last year's champions Ore Oduba and Joanne Clifton who attended the 2017 TV Choice Awards, so we asked them which celebrities they think will excel in the new series.
You can see the full list of 2017 TV Choice Awards winners right here >>
Check out the gallery for the Strictly Come Dancing contestants in their costumes 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.