Strictly Come Dancing's Aljaz Skorjanec offers first update since becoming a dad after Janette Manrara gave birth to first child
31.07.2023 - 09:27
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Strictly Come Dancing star Aljaž Škorjanec has shared his first update since becoming a dad after Janette Manrara gave birth to their first child. The loved-up couple announced back in February that they were set to become parents this summer.
At the time of announcing the news, Janette, 39, and Aljaz, 33, revealed how they were just about the start IVF treatment when they found out they were expecting their first bundle of joy. The dancers have since been sharing updates on their pregnancy journey and wasted no time in announcing their baby's arrival over the weekend.
Janette and Aljaz, who knew the gender but didn't want to reveal it until the baby was here, confirmed the arrival of their baby daughter on Saturday (July 29).
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They revealed that the baby girl, named Lyra Rose Skorjanec, was born on Friday (July 28) alongside a sweet snap which they shared on both of their social media pages. The black and white photo showed Janette cradling Lyra in her hospital bed while Aljaz leant over them, unable to hide his smile from the camera.
The post was quickly flooded with messages from their Strictly pals as well as some other famous faces and their fans and followers. Gorka Marquez replied: "So gorgeous!!! while his fiancee Gemma Atkinson, who gave birth to their second child earlier this month, said: "Just wonderful."
Actor Danny Mac wrote: "CONGRATULATIONS YOU BEAUTIES!!!!" Presenter and theatre star Ore Oduba posted: "Just beautiful, couldn’t be happier for you all. Welcome Lyra Rose." TV and radio favourite Rylan Clark simply typed: "OMG CONGRATS." While Strictly judge Motsi Mabuse added: "Congratulations!! A start of a very