FORMER Strictly star Gemma Atkinson has publicly defended herself against cruel trolls who body shamed her after her red carpet appearance at the Pride of Britain awards this week. The fitness influencer who attended the event with her partner, Strictly pro dancer Gorka Martinez, has been targeted by trolls who blasted her for having a ‘manly’physique. 4 Gorka and Gemma on the red carpet earlier this week at Pride of Britain Awards Credit: Rex 4 Gemma hit back hard at the trolls who body shamed her next to her partner Credit: Instagram @glouiseatkinson Others commented on her appearance next to her slender partner, whom she met while competing on Strictly in 2017.
But now the mother-of-two who is ultra dedicated to her daily fitness regime, has taken a stand to silence the trolls. Writing on her social media she said: “ A dude told me that I look like a dude, I told him if he lifted like me, he could look like one too.” read more about DANCE PHWOAR Strictly’s sexiest dances.
..from ‘erotic’ burlesque number to steamy pole dance WALTZ HAPPENING? Gemma Atkinson and Gorka Marquez clash over England vs Spain Euros Other vile comments include one troll saying: “She needs to lay off the daily work outs, her thigh is the size of his head.
” Another trolls added: “She’s bulking up like a bloke, too much Gemma.” The 39-year-old told her followers: “Remember people like his will always exist. Jealous and insecure because you’re doing something that they can’.