Aljaz Skorjanec has confirmed he is returning to Strictly Come Dancing, after quitting the show in 2022 after nine years on the series. Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time.
More info Strictly Come Dancing is set to welcome back a familiar face as a huge star is returning to the beloved BBC dance show. Alijaz Skorjanec's comeback was revealed on The One Show , where he expressed his excitement about returning to the dance floor. Speaking during Monday night's episode which was moved over to BBC Two, he said: "What haven't I missed.
I got to look after my beautiful wife, my beautiful baby for two years. But I missed everything about Strictly." The professional dancer had previously left the show in 2022 after a nine-year stint, with his last appearance being in 2021, the Mirror reports.
He had nothing but praise for his wife Janette Manrara, who also departed the show in 2021, in his social media statement at the time. His post read: "On a beautiful sunny day in May 2013 one phone call changed my life forever! It went like this..
. we would like to offer you a position on @bbcstrictly as a professional dancer. "A dream became a reality and it was the biggest opportunity for a 23 year old boy from Slovenia.
It didn't matter how many beautiful ballrooms I performed in during my competitive career, stepping onto the sacred Strictly floor was the most nervous I had ever been. "A little wh.