Strictly Come Dancing skilled Gorka Marquez has been a staple on the present for years

Gorka Marquez has revealed when he’ll subsequent grace the Strictly Come Dancing ballroom stay, whereas additionally delivering a ‘blow’ about this yr’s Christmas particular.

Followers of the BBC One dance contest are conscious that Gorka took a step again from competing this yr, regardless of being confirmed to return to the skilled line-up.

Earlier than the 2025 collection kicked off, the Spanish dancer introduced that he would not be paired with a celeb associate this yr as he resumed his judging position on the Spanish model of Strictly, Bailando con las Estrellas, a place he first assumed final yr.

Though he was a part of the pre-recorded group numbers, which proceed to air all through the collection, Gorka hasn’t been seen stay within the ballroom this yr as a consequence of Bailando con las estrellas additionally airing on Saturday evenings.

Nonetheless, Gorka had beforehand confirmed that he would return earlier than the tip of Strictly’s twenty third collection, and that point is quick approaching as he supplied an replace, studies the Manchester Night Information.

Throughout a Q&A session on Instagram whereas travelling again to Madrid for his judging position, the 35 yr outdated answered a fan’s query: “When will you be again on Strictly?” Gorka confirmed: “DECEMBER.”

One other follower requested: “Will you be on the Strictly semi-finals?” to which Gorka responded: “Sure I might be there,” accompanied by dancer emojis.

Nonetheless, supporters appeared gutted to find that Gorka’s judging duties imply he’ll be absent from Strictly’s Christmas particular this yr, which is about to broadcast on Christmas Day (December 25) as soon as extra.

When questioned: “Will you be participating within the Strictly Christmas particular this yr?” the father-of-two responded: “Not this yr. I did it final yr @voguewilliams,” while sharing footage of the TV character getting ready for his or her look on the 2024 festive episode.

After the information broke, a fan on X (beforehand Twitter): “Gorka will not be participating within the Christmas particular,” accompanied by a damaged coronary heart emoji. One fan responded: “That is a disgrace, we’re seeing much less and fewer of Gorka.” One other remarked: “That is unhappy.” A 3rd exclaimed: “Nooooooo.” Another person penned: “Nooooooo ffs.”

But while some Strictly devotees fret about his programme future, throughout a Q&A session final month Gorka was requested: “Will you be again on Strictly subsequent yr?” to which he answered: “I hope so! ! I’d love too!”

Strictly Come Dancing airs each weekend on BBC One.