Gorka Marquez from Strictly came Dancing was brought to hospital by a mystery illness. He received a drip days before Christmas.

The Spanish professional dancer, 31, was taken to Fairfield Hospital in Manchester this week, where he was monitored by doctors overnight before being sent home.

Gorka took to Instagram on Thursday to share a series of pictures from his 24 hours in hospital, joking that his fiancée Gemma Atkinson thought it was an excuse to miss out on wrapping Christmas presents.

Oh no! Strictly Come Dancing's Gorka Marquez was rushed to Fairfield Hospital in Manchester this week, where he was monitored by doctors overnight before being sent home

Oh no! Strictly Come Dancing’s Gorka Marquez was rushed to Fairfield Hospital in Manchester this week, where he was monitored by doctors overnight before being sent home

Hospital visit: Gorka took to Instagram to detail his visit to the hospital, where he thanked the doctors and nurses for being 'so lovely'

Hospital visit: Gorka uploaded a picture to Instagram, detailing his trip to the hospital. There, he expressed gratitude to doctors and nurses for being so kind.

Gorka was seen in two photographs. One showed Gorka lying on his hospital bed, one showed Gorka with a drip under his arm. The other showed Gorka posing with half of his sandwich.

Father-of-one, the father-of-1 assured his supporters that he was well and returned to his home following his hospital stay. The reason for his overnight hospital stay was not revealed by him. 

He wrote: ‘I was looking forward for Christmas at Home but that was interesting 24h in Hospital @glouiseatkinson thinks it was a excuse to avoid all the wrapping of the Christmas presents…

‘Anyway… everything is okey and I am back home having cookies and cuddles of my little nurse. 

“Thanks to Fairfield Hospital’s Doctors and Nurses for their kindness to me. Feliz Navidad!!!’ (sic) 

Illness: The Spanish professional dancer, 31, joked that his fiancee Gemma Atkinson thought it was an excuse to miss out on wrapping Christmas presents

Illness: The Spanish professional dancer, 31, joked that his fiancee Gemma Atkinson thought it was an excuse to miss out on wrapping Christmas presents

Peckish: Gorka took to Instagram to share a series of pictures from his 24 hours in hospital, with one photo showing him posing with his half-eaten sandwich

Peckish: Gorka took to Instagram to share a series of pictures from his 24 hours in hospital, with one photo showing him posing with his half-eaten sandwich

Gorka’s friends and fans quickly responded to his wishes in the comments, along with messages from several of his Strictly co stars.

Katie McGlynn was his ex-Strictly celebrity partner. Hope you’re okay.’ 

John Whaite was with Johannes Radebe when he reached the last of this season’s Strictly.

And Jowita Przystał wrote: ‘Get well soon xxx sending you lots of positive energy.’

Amy Dowden and Katya Jones, both Strictly pros, also sent their star co-stars ‘get well soon’ messages.

'Everything is OK!': The father-of-one did not reveal the reason for his overnight stay

“Everything’s OK!””Everything is OK!” – The reason the father-of-1 stayed over night was not revealed by him.

Support: His friends and fans were quick to flood the comments section with well-wishes for Gorka, with many of his Strictly co-stars sending him messages

Support: His friends and fans were quick to flood the comments section with well-wishes for Gorka, with many of his Strictly co-stars sending him messages

Earlier this year, Gorka competed on this year’s series of Strictly alongside Hollyoaks actress Katie McGlynn, before they were the second couple to be eliminated from the contest during movie week.

Katie, 28 years old, stated that she and her friend were still going to be friends, even after their elimination from the competition.

She stated, “We are sad that we will not be practicing together. It means our journey has ended. But we still plan to remain friends.” 

Back at home: Gorka assured his fans that he was doing OK and had returned home after his hospital visit

Gorka back at home: Gorka assured fans that he was fine and returned to his home following his hospital stay

Strictly: Earlier this year, Gorka competed on this year's series of Strictly alongside Hollyoaks actress Katie McGlynn, before they were eliminated from the contest during movie week

Strictly: Earlier this year, Gorka competed on this year’s series of Strictly alongside Hollyoaks actress Katie McGlynn, before they were eliminated from the contest during movie week

“He is from Manchester, and I am from Manchester. We’ve set up dinner dates so that we can catch up. Our mutual friends mean that we will definitely keep in touch. 

After Gorka, it comes. He announced his engagement to Gemma, 37, who he shared a daughter Mia (2), with.

Gemma met Alexandra Burke during Strictly Come Dancing’s 2017 season. 

Both couples made it to the final, with romance rumours swirling between Gemma & Gorka.

Their romance was confirmed when they shared their Valentine’s Day in 2018 together. 

Loved-up: It comes after Gorka Marquez and Gemma Atkinson, who share a daughter Mia, two, announced their engagement on Valentine's Day this year (pictured 2019)

The love-up is after Gemma Atkinson and Gorka Marquez, who have a two-year old daughter, Mia, made their announcement on Valentine’s Day. (pictured 2019,)