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Strictly star Gorka Marquez is attacked following Blackpool show

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Some sad Strictly Come Dancing news this morning: professional dancer Gorka Marquez has been attacked following the special Blackpool show on Saturday evening.

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Shockingly, Gorka was attacked in the street on Saturday as he walked to a nightclub after the live show.

The dancer's bottom two front teeth were badly chipped, and he is currently undergoing dental surgery.

A BBC spokesperson said: Gorka had "sadly [been] the victim of an unprovoked incident".

They added: "He will be back in training this week and is looking forward to the group routine next weekend."

Get well soon, Gorka!