Gemma Atkinson teases next move in one-word message after 'turning down' show (2025)

The Hits Radio host has many strings to her bow

Gemma Atkinson has teased her fans with a picture and a one-word message after revealing she had to 'turn down' the chance to appear in a show she 'loved'.

The Hits Radio host has many strings to her bow and last year, she released her first children's book, Dogs Don't Dance, which was inspired by her own dogs, Norman and Ollie, who have since tragically passed away.

The children's book, which was illustrated by Lisa Hunt, focuses on two dogs who prove that dogs can dance, overcoming shyness and embracing new experiences.

Announcing the news at the end of 2023, Gemma said at the time: "When i was pregnant I did [a] story writing away saying I was working on something I was really excited about... I can finally say what it is..."

She added: "#Dogsdontdance is a confidence building adventure book combining man's best friend and dance. Dave & Dusty the Dashunfs are excited to meet you all," alongside a crying laughing emoji.

Now, Gemma has now seemingly teased that she has another book on the way. Taking to her Instagram Story on Wednesday (April 2), she shared a picture of what appeared to be two separate dedications as often seen in books.

"To Mia & Thiago, and of course Freddie the squirrel - G.A," one read. The other said: "For me lovely mum and dad. xx - L.H." She then typed: "Soon..... [eyes emoji]."

It comes after Gemma revealed that she had to turn down appearing on a show she 'loved' growing up after surprising fans with her past appearance in I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here.

The former Hollyoaks and Emmerdale star implored her followers to ask her some questions this week having not taken part in and Instagram Q&A for a while.

She was quizzed on everything from family life to her career and fitness, and some were surprised to learn that she'd already headed Down Under to appear in the ITV reality show I'm A Celeb.

One of her followers asked: "Chances of you going on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here this year?" to which Gemma responded with a pic of her in the jungle while covered in bugs alongside Jay Brown from 90s boyband, Five.

Gemma, who has also appeared on Strictly Come Dancing, then typed alongside the photo: "Already done it! Back in 2007 [wide-eye emoji]. I had my 23rd birthday in the jungle."

Another fan then went on to ask Gemma: "Would you and Gorka [Marquez] take part in BBC Gladiators as contestants? You would both be amazing!" It comes after Gemma didn't hide her love for the show in the past.

She responded with a fierce picture of her kickboxing and said;" I was asked to do the Xmas special but it was filmed over two days and I couldn't make it work childcare wise so had to pass.

"I LOVED that show though. Jet and lightning were my favs!" She then followed up the post with another picture alongside Mark Smith, the actor and body builder who starred as Rhino on the former ITV show until its first cancellation in 1999.

She told her followers: "Also not forgetting this legend of a Galdiator and brutal training partner back in the day who hasn't aged one bit!! He's actually even more of a Rhino now! [crying laughing emoji] @markrhinosmith."