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


Janette Manrara has revealed that she and husband Aljaž Skorjanec joining Strictly Come Dancing was a "blessing" – rather than a "curse" – for their relationship and "saved" it

The brunette beauty and mum-of-one dismissed the notion in an interview, as she reflected on her "soul-mate" relationship with Slovenian star Aljaž, 34. "I'd like to presume we would have got married no matter what because we're soulmates, but I think Strictly made it so much easier for our romance to really flourish," Janette added. Janette and Aljaz welcomed their first child together, daughter Lyra, in 2023 (Image: INSTAGRAM/JANETTE MANRARA)Aljaž made a triumphant return to the series last month after a two year hiatus, with the BBC saying he “graced the nation with his fancy footwork on Strictly for nine iconic series.” Ajjaz said of his comeback before taking part: “I could not be more ecstatic to be back with the Strictly family.

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