Emotional Gemma Atkinson Shares Heartfelt Connection Between Newborn Son Thiago and Her Late Father.Linh

Not only did Gorka get to enjoy some father-son bonding time for one week before Strictly, but Gemma also revealed Thiago’s birthday was very special for another reason.

A baby in a cot — Gemma shared her first photo of baby Thiago

While explaining how to pronounce her son’s name, she told fans on her Instagram Stories: “Thiago Thomas, and he was born on my dad and Janet’s wedding anniversary, which is lovely. It’s Mia and Tio.” Referring to her late birth, she added in the caption: “He was waiting for my dad’s wedding anniversary.”

gemma atkinson dad tribute — Thiago was born on Gemma’s father David’s wedding anniversary

Gemma hasn’t shared many details about her family life with her parents, apart from opening up about grieving for her dad David who passed away following a heart attack when she was 17.