Gorka seemed to enjoy strictly this year and came across as just wanting to enjoy his job, he also seemed to have fun on the pro tour. He made sure Nikita had an enjoyable time. He did what a good pro should do. Strictly should be about the celeb and the pro is there to ensure they get the best out of their celeb and that their celeb has an enjoyable experience. Why I liked this year is that it felt more about which celeb should lift the glitter ball rather than which pro should.
I have said similar on previous threads.
I have no strong feelings about Gorka, one way or the other but he did a great job with Nikita. She really enjoyed her Strictly time, short-lived as it was. Their performances looked like fun, and made me smile, while watching. She was never going to get very far, but was really sad to leave. That, to me, says, the pro did their job well.
Similar with Nancy and Les, and Graz and Zara.