Strictly’s Vito Coppola has opened up on the shock incident which led to him being injured by partner Ellie Leach at the weekend.
11.10.2023 - 17:35 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Janette Manrara has been a go-to for adorable baby pictures ever since she welcomed her daughter Lyra into the world in July. And the baby, shared by former Strictly Come Dancing stars Janette and her husband Aljaz Skorjanec, obviously has two very good-looking parents.
The dancer took to her Instagram account on Wednesday (October 11) afternoon and shared an image of herself in a cosy hoodie. In her arms with her eyes closed is beautiful Lyra, alongside the caption: "Cuddles in bed last night."
The 39-year-old welcomed Lyra with 33-year-old husband Aljaz three months ago, revealing her full name as Lyra Rose Skorjanec. The couple announced in February they were expecting after they found out Janette was pregnant in early December, just as they were about to start IVF treatment.
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And as much as the parents are besotted with the little one, so are fans of Janette's. One problem, though - they just can't seem to agree who Lyra takes after.
Olivershaz posted on the 'cuddles' picture, saying: "Lyra is getting to look like her daddy she's got the cutest button nose..."
Janetzammutt agreed, saying: "Beautiful - looking so much like her daddy."
Fezzer21 said: "Wow she has Daddy's eyes xx" and Jilltodd1 agreed: "I see Aljaz coming through in her lovely wee face."
But Disneymanrara went the other way, posting: "So cute!! She’s starting to look like you Janette!"
Deborah.hedges wasn't sure and asked for guidance from the mum herself, posting: "Who do you think she looks like?"
The professional dancers met in 2010 when performing
Strictly’s Vito Coppola has opened up on the shock incident which led to him being injured by partner Ellie Leach at the weekend.
Strictly Come Dancing star Ellie Leach has branded dance partner Vito Coppola 'the most dramatic' after viewers were left concerned that he'd suffered an injury during last week's show. It comes as the pair made an appearance on Wednesday night's It Takes Two and addressed the 'serious' moment they shared at the end of their week five paso doble.
Strictly Come Dancing professional Carlos Gu has jokingly clapped back at Craig Revel Horwood's harsh feedback to Angela Scanlon from Saturday night's episode. Appearing on Strictly: It Takes Two, Janette Manrara asked Carlos his thoughts on Craig's comments that their dance 'wasn't smooth, unfortunately' and that they 'needed new ideas'.The 29 year old professional dancer laughed, however, and gave a one word answer about his opinions - "rude".
Amanda Abbington has shared a moving twelve-word message with fans after she was forced to pull out of the show due to medical reasons. The actress, who proved popular amongst viewers, broke her silence on Instagram after it was confirmed she would not be performing on Saturday night.
Strictly Come Dancing star Janette Manrara has posted an adorable snap of herself cradling baby daughter Lyra as she celebrated a milestone 12 weeks since the little one was born. The professional dancer, 39, welcomed her daughter with her Strictly pro-dancer husband, Aljaž Škorjanec, 33, on July 28.
Fans have flooded Aljazk Skorjanec with a very similar message as he was seen out and about with his baby daughter. The former Strictly Come Dancing star is currently flying solo with Lyra Rose while his wife Janette Manrara works in London.
Strictly Come Dancing star Nadiya Bychkova has once again shared her love for Janette Manrara after they were last seen celebrating her birthday together. At the end of last month, the dancer was up north for an appearance on BBC's Morning Live, meaning she could catch up with Janette who moved to Cheshire earlier this year.
Strictly Come Dancing star Bobby Brazier has addressed the emotional weekend as he and professional dance partner Dianne Buswell both seemed close to tears during the latest live show on Saturday night, 14 October. In the dance couple's appearance on It Takes Two today, 18 October, the duo were all smiles and excited to talk about what's next in the competition. But before they did, presenter Janette Manrara was keen to put the reports about the pair to bed, amid worries that Australian star Dianne, 34, and her relationship with Joe Sugg was at risk.
Janette Manrara looked downcast as she opened up to her fans about having to say 'goodbye'. The dancer-turned-TV presenter spent her late Tuesday evening (October 17) preparing for her return to London as she is due to return to hosting duties on Strictly Come Dancing spin-off It Takes Two.
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Janette Manrara and Aljaz Skorjanec have been defended by fans after they were seen teasing a new venture alongside a string of adorable snaps. The new parents were seen out enjoying their new life in the countryside with their daughter, Lyra Rose.
Strictly Come Dancing former professional dancer Janette Manrara has teased a special new project with her husband Aljaž Škorjanec, and fans will be delighted to learn that the couple are working together again. Aljaž revealed he was quitting the show early last year, following his last series dancing with Dragons Den star Sara Davies, which was only a year after Janette also left and went on to host spin-off show It Takes Two. In between having their first baby together, a gorgeous little girl named Lyra, Aljaž and Janette are now leaning in to their new lives as parents in the countryside up north.
Rylan Clark has announced an exciting new career move after stepping down from presenting Strictly Come Dancing's spin-off show 'It Takes Two'.The BBC Radio 2 host confirmed he would be taking a step back from his role on the show after four years.The former X Factor star began co-hosting the show alongside Zoe Ball in 2019, before the fellow Radio 2 star left and was replaced by Strictly dancer Janette Manrara. Rylan then announced that he too would be leaving the BBC2 show to "pass on the baton to someone else and explore what else life has for me." But now the Celebrity Gogglebox star has teased that he’s back with a whole new reality TV show, admitting to fans that it’s "not as easy as it sounds." In a statement talking about his Strictly departure, the 34-year-old wrote: "I’ve had the best time hosting the show alongside Janette and Zoe, and I can’t thank the amazing team enough for always putting on a great show." I’ve been welcomed into the Strictly family and will firmly hold that title dear to me," he added.The role has since been taken over by X Factor and Strictly star Fleur East.
Rylan Clark has revealed his next career move after Strictly Come Dancing spin-off It Takes Two returned to screens without him. The BBC Radio 2 host left fans gutted earlier this year after confirming that he'd be stepping back from his hosting role on Strictly: It Takes Two after four years ahead of the BBC dance contest's return later this year.
Aljaz Skorjanec appeared to be holding back tears as he shared an adorable moment with his baby daughter in Janette Manrara's absence. The couple, who were both professional dancers on Strictly Come Dancing welcomed their first child into the world back in July.
Janette Manrara shared a sweet photo of her baby daughter Lyra which has left fans rather divided over whether the newborn looks more like Janette or dad Aljaž Škorjanec. Posting the photo to Instagram, the former Strictly Come Dancing pro sweetly penned the caption: "Cuddles in bed last night." And while the snap was certainly adorable, it did cause something of a debate in the comment section, with one fan writing: "So cute!! She’s starting to look like you Janette!" As another commented: "Gorgeous- Lyra looking like Daddy her." "Lyra is getting to look like her daddy she's got the cutest button nose my oldest had the same button nose as a baby sending loads of love to u all xxxx" added a third.
Strictly Come Dancing star Aljaz Skorjanec appeared to get emotional and told Lorraine "I want to cry" when he appeared on the ITV daytime show with his wife Janette Manrara. Janette, 39, welcomed her first child - a baby girl called Lyra Rose Skorjanec with her husband, Aljaž, 33, on 28 July, 2023.
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