Gemma Atkinson hits out after unearthed topless photo sparks criticism

Former Strictly Come Dancing contestant Gemma Atkinson recently took to Instagram and shared a throwback snap from her earlier years modelling. The mum-of-one has since hit out after a social media user appeared to take aim at the topless photo.

In the snap, Gemma can be seen on a beach sporting bikini bottoms as her blonde tresses were swept over her shoulders.

After sharing the model picture on her Instagram stories, the 36-year-old shared a screenshot of the criticism she received.

The person in question wrote: “Are you going to explain that to Mia?”

Gemma replied: “She’ll see everything that I’ve done. I’m proud of it all.

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Gemma was first introduced into the acting world at the age of 17 when she landed the role of Lisa Hunter in Hollyoaks.

After five years, the actress turned her attention to modelling making lingerie appearances for various magazines including FHM, Loaded and Zoo.

The mum-of-one later took a break from her modelling career, and returned to the soap world in 2015.

She played Tamzin Bayle on Casualty in 2011 before landing the role of Carly Hope on Emmerdale in 2015.