'Strictly curse saved our relationship' - Janette Manrara opens up on Aljaž 'blessing'

Layton Williams has said he's 'hanging on' as he gave a glimpse at his moment of calm before the Strictly Come Dancing storm this weekend. The Bury-born actor and West End star will compete in the semi-finals of the BBC One dance contest on Saturday night (December 9).

Janette Manrara jokingly said she had 'started a domestic' between Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola as they continue to be subject to romance rumours. The former Coronation Street star and the Italian dancer have won hearts of fans both on and off the Strictly Come Dancing dancefloor.

Strictly Come Dancing pro Vito Coppola has confessed to being "jealous" after partner Ellie Leach danced with another person on last week's episode. The talented duo sailed into the semi-finals after scoring 36 with their quickstep on Saturday (2 December) night, which was performed to Beauty and the Beast's Belle in honour of Musicals Week.The show was also the first time that Ellie, who is best known for playing Faye Windass on Coronation Street, danced with another partner on the ITV reality series.

Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola's bickering on Strictly: It Takes Two left host Janette Manrara fearing she'd "started a domestic" in a new episode of the spin-off show. Soap star Ellie, 22, and Strictly Come Dancing pro Vito, 31, appeared on It Takes Two on Thursday, 7 December, where they spoke to Janette, 40, about making it to the semi-final and their upcoming performances.

BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Vito Coppola was forced to address his 'jealousy' over Ellie Leach dancing with another man during last week's show as the couple sat down with Janette Manrara for Thursday evening's episode of spin-off It Takes Two.

Janette Manrara was flooded with the same comment as she shared an adorable new snap of her baby daughter. The former Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer has been enjoying some time with her mum after she flew from Miami to help her daughter and husband Aljaz Skorjanec.

Janette Manrara, the host of Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two, was abruptly cut off on Loose Women while defending her parenting choices this week. She and her husband Aljaž Škorjanec were guests on the show where they discussed their new baby girl, Lyra - who they welcomed in July. The couple, who have been together since 2010 and married in 2017, shared their journey to parenthood with panellists Kay Adams, Olivia Attwood, Linda Robson, and Nadia Sawalha.They revealed their fears about conceiving due to Janette being in her late 30s when they started trying for a baby.

Annabel Croft has spoken about the 'special moment' she never thought would happen during her time on Strictly Come Dancing ahead of her 'split' from Johannes Radebe. The former tennis ace and her professional dance partner appeared on the latest episode of spin-off It Takes Two.

Bobby Brazier has shared his brother's emotional reaction to his Strictly Come Dancing tribute to their late mother Jade Goody. EastEnders actor Bobby, 20, performed a heartfelt dance to This Woman's Work by Maxwell with partner Dianne Buswell, 34, on the BBC One show on Saturday, 25 November.

Strictly Come Dancing’s Bobby Brazier has revealed the sweet moment he shared with his dad, Jeff Brazier, after his performance last weekend. Bobby and his dance partner Dianne Buswell performed their couples choice routine to the song This Woman’s Work by Maxwell in a tribute to Bobby’s late mum, Jade Goody.The dance moved the judges to tears, and they were given a score of 37 out of 40, their highest of the series so far.

Janette Manrara has shared a gushing tribute to her 'always and forever'. The former Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer wasn't talking about her husband Aljaz Skorjanec but another important love in her life.

Fans couldn't help but make the same sweet observation as Janette Manrara was also seen socialising with one of her Strictly Come Dancing co-stars. The show's former professional dancer took to social media with a string of snaps showing her 'life lately'.

Ed Sheeran performing Hunters & Collectors’ ‘Throw Your Arms Around Me’ has been shared online.Sheeran’s version of the track, which was first released in 1984 by the band, features on a new 50th anniversary compilation of the Australian label Mushroom Records. You can listen to it below.“I feel weird saying this because I’m English and we have songs that are massive in England that other people don’t know know too, but the first time I actually heard this song was at Michael Gudinski’s [Australian record executive] memorial when it was played by Mark Seymour, and what I loved about it was the simplicity of the lyrics and the randomness of it … It’s a very, very individual weird cookie but also so conversational.” the singer-songwriter said in an interview with Mushroom Records.Last year, Seymour teamed up with Crowded House to perform the single at the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne.

Janette Manrara has told fans about the 'whirlwind' her life has been recently. The former Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer is currently co-hosting the dance contest's spin-off show It Takes Two and touring the country with her husband Aljaz Skorjanec.

Janette Manrara found herself being sent the same message as she left her fans in awe with a video taken during her 40th birthday celebrations. The former Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer celebrated over the weekend, days after the milestone occasion occurred.

Strictly Come Dancing star Rhys Stephenson has shared some lovely news on social media - he's engaged! The 30 year old telly presenter popped the question to his girlfriend Beth Johnson while they were on holiday in the Cayman Islands. He posted a sweet photo of them celebrating on Instagram, with Beth showing off her new ring. He wrote: "She said yes! #caymanislands #engagement." Loads of his Strictly mates rushed to say congrats, including Neil Jones, Rose Ayling-Ellis, and Tess Daly.

Strictly Come Dancing star Janette Manrara, 40, has hinted at plans for the future as she and husband Aljaž Skorjanec are already getting excited to grow their family only five months after welcoming baby Lyra into the world.The professional dancers, who both starred on the BBC One competition and called it a "blessing" that "saved" their relationship, have also been having the most "incredible" year as they continue to build their lives. Chatting about what's to come in a new interview, Janette spoke about what's next for the couple as they would love Lyra to have "a little brother or sister". "It's been an incredible year," the star said.

Former Strictly Come Dancing star Vincent Simone has named who he thinks will win - but he says they're not the 'best dancer'. The Italian professional dancer, who appeared on the hit dance show from 2006 until 2012, has been casting an eye over this year's competition.

There were birthday smiles and wishes all around in the Strictly It Takes Two studio, as host Janette Manrara was surprised with 40th celebrations.The professional dancer, who celebrated the milestone birthday today, was filled with emotion as Bobby Brazier, Dianne Buswell, Nigel Harman and Katya Jones sneaked onto camera just before the Puttin' on the Glitz' fashion segment, wearing party hats and wheeling in a giant cake on a trolley, on Thursday, 16 November.The impressive glitterball cake was adorned with a gigantic 40 and an icing figure of Janette. Anne-Marie's Birthday song started playing as Janette's face was superimposed onto a dress with cartoon balloons, seen by viewers on the background screen.

Janette Manrara said she 'cannot believe' her latest career announcement as she shared some exciting news on her milestone birthday. The Strictly It Takes Two host took to Instagram on Thursday (November 16) to reveal she has put pen to paper as she turns 40.