Strictly's Janette Manrara says 'it's hard' as she looks downcast ahead of 'goodbye'

Strictly Come Dancing fans were in shock after Christine Lampard revealed when she competed on the BBC One show. The Loose Women star appeared as a guest panellist on Strictly's spin-off show It Takes Two on BBC Two tonight (Friday, November 3).

Max George has described his return to the stage in his home city as a 'night to remember'. The singer was brought out as a special guest during JLS' show at Manchester's AO Arena on Thursday night (November 2).

Aljaz Skorjanec sweetly told his wife Janette Manrara 'it was special' as they enjoyed a 'first' together for the first time in a year.. The former Strictly Come Dancing professional dancers have had quite the few months since becoming parents for the first time.

Coronation Street star Elle Mulvaney put on an unrecognisable display with one of her co-stars as they enjoyed some Halloween festivities early over the weekend. While the big day is today (Tuesday, October 31), many people were marking the spookiest time of the year with parties and events in the days before.

Janette Manrara and Aljaz Skorjanec have found themselves flooded with comments after documenting a 'first' with their baby daughter online. The former Strictly Come Dancing professional dancers welcomed their first child into the world back in July.

One less couple will be taking to the ballroom floor this Saturday night (October 28) when it is transformed into a spooky spectacular for Strictly Come Dancing's Halloween week. That's because Amanda Abbington decided to withdraw from the competition after missing week five last weekend (Saturday, October 22).

BBC's Strictly Come Dancing is currently battling with yet another performance issue, as a star is fighting against time to be ready for tonight's live performance.

Strictly Come Dancing contestant Adam Thomas had to miss a scheduled appearance on BBC spin-off show It Takes Two tonight - just 24 hours before he is due to dance the American Smooth on Saturday's live show.

Strictly Come Dancing star Ellie Leach support her professional dance partner after he posted a photo showing the 'real Vito'.

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.

Twelve couples were set to take to the ballroom this Saturday night (October 21) as this year's Strictly Come Dancing nears the halfway mark. Week five of the BBC One dance contest will determine who makes it through to next weekend's Halloween special.

An actress has pulled out of the Strictly Come Dancing live show on Saturday night “due to medical reasons”. Former Strictly professional Janette Manrara announced the news on BBC Two spin-off show It Takes Two, telling the audience “we have some breaking news” that Amanda Abbington would not be taking part in the episode.

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.

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.