Strictly star Gemma Atkinson took to social media to share some adorable photos and sweet words about a surprise baby shower that her friends organised for her on Sunday, 23 April.

Gemma, who is currently expecting her second child with Strictly pro, Gorka Márquez, took to Instagram to share six photos of her beautiful surprise baby shower. She also shared a heartfelt message, thanking her friends for organising the event. "Wow! What an afternoon," she said. "My agent told me today I had a meeting with Bleakholt to sort our next open day. I arrived to a surprise baby shower hosted by Team Gemma. The incredible ladies I trekked with and camped with for a week on the @coppafeelpeople cancer charity challenge. To say I was shocked is an understatement 😂"

The actress and former Strictly contestant then proceeded to explain exactly why the event meant so much to her — explaing she had met these friends through a very important cause. "Since day one i knew each of these women were special," she said. "[...] They are the most mentally strong group I’ve ever been around. As well as kind, funny and a tad crazy which I love. Today they drove from all over the country to my local village and it means so much. They even had a zoom set up at the end of the table for those that couldn’t make it so they could also join us 🥰 I’ve come home with SO many gifts for little man and Mia. They thought of everything. We’re already planning our next hike up in the Lake District! I’ll always be thankful I said yes to that trek as it’s brought me life long friends."

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In January, Gemma shared that she was expecting her second child with partner, Gorka.

The couple are already parents to a daughter, Mia, who was born in 2019.