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Fans said they were 'not emotionally prepared' as Gorka Marquez shared an adorable video amid his absence from Strictly Come Dancing .

The professional dancer has been missed by viewers of the hit dance show this year after he made the decision not to compete in the 2025 run of the BBC One dance contest.

While he was confirmed in the pro line-up earlier this year, Gorka revealed before the Strictly 2025 series officially got underway that he wouldn't be getting a celebrity partner this year.

He confirmed at the time was heading back to a judging role on the Spanish version of Strictly, Bailando con las estrellas, a position he first took on last year.

While he was part of the pre-recording of the show's group numbers, which continued to be played out throughout the s

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