Strictly's Aljaž Škorjanec cruelly dad-shamed as he's defended by fans

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.

Former X Factor sensation Fleur East has shared how Rylan Clark dished out some advice following the announcement she would be stepping into his shoes to front Strictly Come Dancing's spin-off show It Takes Two.

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.

Former Strictly Come Dancing fan-favourite Kevin Clifton has made a surprise return to the competition with a special role as this year's stars are already hard at work on the dance floor. It was revealed on Monday night's very first 2023 edition of spin-off series It Takes Two that the show star, who won with documentarian Stacey Dooley, 36, during the 2018 series, would be taking over some of his sister Joanne Clifton's episode. Professional dancer Joanne, 39, is currently on tour with the UK production of Shrek the Musical, in which she plays the iconic Princess Fiona.

Strictly Come Dancing’s Nancy Xu has spoken out after fans spotted blood on her neck following her dance with Les Dennis. The professional dancer was seen clutching her neck as she walked up the staircase with Les during Saturday night’s show.

Bobby Brazier is already a front-runner in this year's Strictly Come Dancing and he hasn't even performed for the judges yet. The 20-year-old, who has been partner with Dianne Buswell in the dance contest, is a British model and actor best known for his role as Freddie Slater in EastEnders.

Adam Thomas is set to light up the ballroom with his infectious smile this weekend but there's a hidden pain behind his trademark giggle which he revealed not long after he was announced as one of the 15 celebrities taking part in this year's Strictly Come Dancing.

Tennis champion Annabel Croft is gracing our screens as she takes part in this year's Strictly Come Dancing.

It seems that the magic of the dance floor on the BBC's Strictly Come Dancing extends beyond the glitz and glamour, as several couples who met on the show have ended up starting families together. These heartwarming stories show that the connections formed on the Strictly Come Dancing stage can lead to beautiful and lasting partnerships beyond the dance floor. Let's take a look at all the Strictly bundles of joy that have come from the show.

The launch show last weekend was just a taster of what's to come as you could say that Strictly Come Dancing officially begins tonight. Last Saturday (September 16), fans of the BBC One dance contest got to see which celebrities had been paired with which professional dancer before their journey to the Glitterball trophy - hopefully - got started.

Strictly Come Dancing fans have been left asking questions about who decides what dances the couples do each week as the routines for week one were revealed. The hit BBC One dance contest returned to screens last weekend (Saturday, September 16) with the much-anticipated launch show.

Some Strictly Come Dancing fans have been left sharing the same 'missed' message as Janette Manrara gave a fresh update on her 'new Strictly partner'. The former professional dancer on the hit BBC One dance contest is preparing to return to the helm of It Takes Two.

Rylan Clark's reaction to his Strictly Come Dancing replacement has been revealed after he joked that his new gig is 'career ending'. The TV and radio presenter quit the BBC One dance contest's spin-off show earlier this year ahead of the new series which began last weekend.

Gemma Atkinson has made clear that she, her fiance Gorka Marquez and their Strictly Come Dancing pals Janette Manrara and Aljaz Skorjanec aren't just doting parents. The two sets of loving parents are currently in newborn bubbles after welcoming their children just days apart.

Strictly's Janette Manrara and Gemma Atkinson gave birth within a matter of weeks of each other and wasted no time getting their littles one together for a gorgeous playdate. Clearly supporting each other through the first few months, the new mums got together on Tuesday, 19 September, to introduce the "almost birthday twins" for the first time. Former Hollyoaks actress Gemma, 38, delivered baby Thiago, on 17 July, just a few days before professional dancer Janette, 39, gave birth to baby girl Lyra, on 28 July.

Fresh from this weekend's launch of the latest series of Strictly Come Dancing, it has been announced that a bunch of celebrities and professional dancers from the show will be heading on tour next year - with a date at Manchester's AO Arena.

The wait is almost over as Strictly Come Dancing is back on our screens tonight.

Janette Manrara was left throwing daggers at her husband Aljaz Skorjanec after he made a cheeky swipe after two full days of working together on their next big project. The former Strictly Come Dancing professional dancers have recently been soaking up some family time after becoming first-time parents.

Former Strictly Come Dancing star Aljaz Skorjanec has said it was 'hard to say goodbye' before leaving fans distracted with a video featuring his daughter. The dancer took to social media to share his sadness at having to says farewell to a few more family members.

Former Strictly Come Dancing star Aljaz Skorjanec has been told his drink of choice was 'deserved' as he was seen without his baby daughter for the first time. While it's not the first time he's had to be away from his first child, the new dad did appear to be enjoying a little date night with his wife Janette Manrara.