Key Highlights
- Gemma Atkinson and Gorka Marquez resolve a bedroom temperature issue with a compromise.
- The disagreement stemmed from Gemma’s use of biohacks that increased the room temperature, causing Gorka sleep disturbances.
- A solution was reached where Gemma will conduct her biohacking in a spare room to avoid disrupting Gorka’s sleep.
Strained Relationship on Strictly Come Dancing: A Biohacking Dispute
In an episode of domestic life drama that could resonate with many couples, Gemma Atkinson and Gorka Marquez, the stars of Strictly Come Dancing, found themselves at odds over their bedroom temperature. The disagreement, however, has now been resolved in a way that both parties can sleep soundly.
The Temperature Troubles
According to Gorka Marquez’s account on the Lost in Translation podcast, Gemma Atkinson’s use of biohacks had turned up the heat, making it difficult for him to get a good night’s sleep. Gorka explained that his perfect bedroom temperature is between 18 and 21 degrees Celsius, but due to Gemma’s biohacking efforts with a so-called sauna blanket, the room reached an uncomfortable 26 degrees.
“She gets the red blanket, she puts it now on top of the bed,” Gorka said. “So I go to bed, and I’m in bed already with my glasses and my laptop, a low intensity, so then the light doesn’t disturb her, because she doesn’t like it, so I put it quite dark.” He continued, “But she goes and puts the mat on top of the bed, she lies on top of the bed, full power, so I have different intensities, and it’s quite bright red. So she does for half an hour, both ways.
It’s like a toast, up and down. That red light gets hot, so it also heats up the bed, and that heat goes to me.”
A Compromise is Reached
Gemma Atkinson’s solution was simple yet practical: she will do her biohacking in the spare room from now on. “It made me laugh actually,” Gemma said. “Last night, he said to me. I was on the red light blanket with my red light helmet on, and I had an eye mask on, and my blue light blockers, and I had no clothes on. I was naked.
And he just went to me: ‘You look like a corpse on a slab, Gemma. I was just laying there. But I had a great night’s sleep after all those bio hacks.”
In response to his partner’s concern for her well-being and the impact of her activities on his sleep, Gemma proposed an amicable solution: “OK so what I’ll do moving forward. If you’ve got the feeling, I’ll go into the next room, I’ll do my biohacks in the spare room, and then I’ll come back to bed.”
A Handshake Agreement
The pair sealed their agreement with a handshake, resolving the issue without any hard feelings. This incident serves as a reminder that even among famous couples, everyday domestic issues can arise and require mutual understanding and compromise.
Both Gemma and Gorka first crossed paths on Strictly Come Dancing in 2017, where they were not partners but later found success together. The couple has since welcomed two children – daughter Mia, who is six years old, and son Thiago, who is two.
The resolution of this domestic issue highlights the challenges and solutions that can arise within high-profile relationships, making it a relatable story for many viewers. As Strictly Come Dancing returns tonight (Saturday, November 22) at 6:35pm on BBC One, fans can look forward to more dancing and perhaps a few more domestic dramas.
Date of Original Article: November 22, 2025
