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Strictly Star's Daughter Hospitalized in Dramatic Incident
16 Nov
Summary
- Gemma Atkinson's daughter Mia, 6, became seriously ill
- Gorka Marquez dealt with "blood everywhere" and called an ambulance
- Mia received steroids and antibiotics for respiratory issues
In mid-November 2025, Strictly Come Dancing stars Gemma Atkinson and Gorka Marquez faced a concerning medical situation with their 6-year-old daughter Mia. While Gemma was away working in London, Gorka was left to deal with the "chaos" as Mia's illness rapidly deteriorated.
Gemma had initially thought Mia was just feeling a bit unwell, but as she traveled to the capital, Gorka called to say Mia's condition had worsened. Gorka described a dramatic scene, with Mia coughing up blood and Gorka having to call an ambulance. He was left holding a phone covered in blood as Mia cried.
After receiving medical attention, Mia was prescribed steroids for croup and antibiotics for a respiratory tract infection. The couple's daughter also battled a persistent cough and cold. Thankfully, Mia is now "all fine," though another family member has experienced similar symptoms.
Gemma expressed relief that Gorka was able to handle the emergency, saying it made her appreciate even more what it's like for her to manage such situations alone. The Strictly stars, who got engaged in 2021, are now focused on planning their upcoming wedding, which they hope to hold either in England or Spain.
