Hope RESTORED?

Carly’s comeback would spell trouble for Marlon…

As Marlon moves on, there is still the strong possibility that his ex, Carly Hope, might re-enter his life. The door was left open for her, and actress Gemma Atkinson hasn’t ruled out a return – so how would Marlon feel if that were to happen? “It would depend on where he is in his life,” says Mark. “If he’s in a new relationship it would be an interesting dynamic – as you have to assume that if Carly comes back, it will be without Matt

[the fella she left Marlon for]. “I saw Gemma recently,” adds the star. “A group of us went to see her on the Strictly Come Dancing tour, and it was great. A return to the show for her would make life complicated for Marlon, but complicated is good!”