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.
26.09.2023 - 08:01 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Rylan Clark showed his support for Janette Manrara and Fleur East as the new series of Strictly Come Dancing spin-off It Takes Two started without him. Janette has been a co-host on the weeknight BBC Two spin-off show since 2021 when she replaced Zoe Ball to join Rylan at the helm.
But BBC Radio 2 star Rylan, who joined the programme two years earlier in 2019, quit the show earlier this year ahead of the new series. He said at the time he was leaving his presenting role to "pass on the baton to someone else and explore what else life has for me". He added: "Thank you Strictly, you will always have my heart… and dancing feet."
It was then announced that former X Factor star and radio host Fleur, who competed in last year's series with Vito Coppola, would be ITT's new co-host and Monday night (September 25) marked their first time together at the helm as the spin-off returned to BBC2 following the first official week of the Strictly 2023 competition.
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Before the programme aired, Rylan took to social media where he shared a typed-out message on his Instagram Story. It read: "Good luck @jmanrara @fleureast. Have an amazing series," before he added a string of red heart emojis as a GIF of head judge Shirley Ballas dancing and another GIF reading 'Fab-u-lous!'
Rylan, 34, then added: "I'll be watching xxx @bbcstrictly." But it seems the TV and radio star's exit is still raw with fans and they were left divided by the changes as they tuned into the first ITT of the 2023 series.
@jellybeancm said on a post shared by Janette: "Lovely to see
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.
Adam Thomas has shared the personal text his received from his wife amid the emotional rollercoaster taking part in Strictly Come Dancing is having on both him and his family. Before sharing the message from Caroline, the actor spoke about the tearful phone calls between the pair.
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.
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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.
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Shirley Ballas has clapped back at claims she was 'drinking' before the latest live episode of Strictly Come Dancing after her scores were questioned. The BBC One dance contest's head judge faced some backlash over her scoring following movie week in the ballroom.
Janette Manrara had three words for her Strictly Come Dancing co-star Amy Dowden as they reunited for an evening at the Pirde of Britain Awards. The show's former professional dancer took to Instagram with a snap of herself and Amy twinning in pink for the emotional event.
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Phillip Schofield has been pictured out and about for the first time in months after admitting to an 'unwise but not illegal' affair which led to his This Morning demise. The broadcaster initially 'stepped back' from his role on the ITV daytime show after more than 20 years as he said rumours about his fractured relationship behind the scenes with Holly Willoughby had 'become the story'.
Rylan Clark has jokingly 'sacked' his radio team after they took an opportunity to pull a cruel yet hilarious prank on the star. Those who follow the radio and TV presenter online will know that last week he faced the return of an unwelcome house guest.
Fans have jumped to Molly-Mae Hague's defence after she enjoyed a 'quick trip' to Paris. Earlier this week the influencer revealed she'd ditched the UK for the seventh time this year and headed to the French capital amid the annual Paris Fashion Week.
Coronation Street star Sally Dynevor has been flooded with supportive messages from her co-stars and fans as she shared her pride in a special announcement. The actress took to social media to share how her eldest daughter, Phoebe, was gracing the cover of the latest ELLE USA magazine.
Janette Manrara was left with her heart bursting over a sweet moment between her husband Aljaz Skorjanec and their baby daughter was she was seen going 'solo'. The dancer-turned-presenter had to leave Aljaz and little Lyra behind at their Cheshire home as she headed to work.
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Mark Wright has joked that he's 'moving' out of his mega mansion with wife Michelle Keegan after failing to get a 'warning' from one of his famous pals about some of the other residents that may lurk around the Essex area. The former TOWIE star and actress Michelle officially moved into their stunning abode last September.