Since she left her modeling career to devote herself mainly toher roles as a film and theatre actress, we hear much less about the very sexy Gemma Atkinson.
It is true that she has given so many interviews to journalists during her life that she would not have much new to teach them about her. The beautiful 36-year-old Englishwoman, who a few years ago set sales records for her famous calendars showing her very lightly dressed, continues to appear in minor or B-movies, which do not really attract attention. Among these, FEVER, shot in India, whose screenplay and dialogues were written by Rajeev Jhaveri.
The former star of the TV series HOLLYOAKS also continues to be involved in charity or animal welfare. A few years ago, the so-called 'Gem', in the United Kingdom, announced that she would help TIGER TIME, an organisation founded by David Shepherd, aimed at protecting tigers in Asia and Russia. "I was shocked to learn that there were only 3,200 wild tigers left on the planet," Atkinson said, explaining why she decided to support the cause.
If Gemma loves tigers, there are animal species that she appreciates much less. In 2007, while participating in the reality show GET ME OUT OF HERE I AM A CELEBRITY, in the Australian jungle, Atkinson had to pass several tests during this SURVIVOR with English sauce... One of these tests was to "negotiate" with hundreds of cockroaches spread on the bodies of the participants. Probably the worst sensation experienced by Gemma during her life: "In the jungle, I found myself with cockroaches in my armband", she says. "It was horrible!" We have no difficulty believing it! Wassssshhhhhh... It seems that it stings in cursed these critters! Poor Gem!
Finally, the native of Bury in greater Manchester, took fifth place in the standings of this competition which put the nerves of the participants to the test. Gemma was very happy when she was eliminated from the race! She had had more than enough of wilderness life. Finding a way to get food was not the least of his challenges during those hard days spent in a hostile environment.
Curiously, through, these irritating adventures and these privations of all kinds, it is for her "famous" chest that this top model of female lingerie feared the most. By losing a lot of weight during his stay in the jungle, Atkinson was afraid that his feminine attributes, assets of "size" in the exercise of his profession, would suffer the unfortunate consequences of his weight loss.
In 2017 Atkinson starred in the horror film Cain Hill, alongside Emmerdale co-star Michael Parr and Kingsman 2 actor Tony Cook.
From 1 February 2017 to May 2018, she co-hosted the Key 103 breakfast show with Mike Toolan.
She presented the Hits Radio breakfast show alongside Gethin Jones and Comedy Dave for the first year of Hits Radio's broadcasting.
Atkinson now presents the drive time slot across the Hits Radio Network with Wes Butters.
Atkinson is engaged to Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer Gorka Márquez. On 1 February 2019, she announced on Instagram that they were expecting a baby. Atkinson gave birth to a baby girl, Mia, on 4 July 2019. She and Márquez announced their engagement on 14 February 2021.
