Gemma Atkinson and Aljaz open up about their chemistry on Strictly Come Dancing
Gemma has never done ballroom dancing before
Last updated 14th Aug 2018
Professional dancer Aljaz Skorjanec has been paired up with Key 103 breakfast presenter Gemma Atkinson on the new series on**** Strictly Come Dancing and Gemma's co-hosts brought him into the studio to ask him about their chemistry.
When 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 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.
During the interview Gemma's co-hosts also asked Aljaz if he had noticed her unusual toes to which he replied, "I have to be very careful about what I say don't I?"
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!
Since starting her training Gemma's feet have suffered a lot and earlier today she revealed them, covered in bruises and plasters!
Now that the new series of Strictly Come Dancing has started the Aljaz and Gemma have begun a strict training schedule, training for eight hours a day straight after the breakfast show she presents.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Strictly Come Dancing first aired in 2004 and this series will be the first without head judge Len Goodman who, after twelve years on the show, decided to make last series his last. Shirley Ballas will join the judging panel alongside Darcey Bussell, Bruno Tonioli and Craig Revel Horwood.