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Aljaž Škorjanec Returns to Strictly as Janette Manrara Marks Tour Finale as an ‘End of an Era’

The touring pause signals a shift toward his TV comeback, with her next step still open.

Overview

  • BBC bosses confirmed the 2026 professional lineup on Wednesday, naming Aljaž Škorjanec among the returning dancers.
  • The couple’s UK show Let’s Face the Music and Dance ended in Sheffield on Wednesday in what Janette Manrara called a very special end of an era.
  • Manrara told fans she does not know when she and Škorjanec will next share a stage, signaling a break from their joint live work.
  • Rumors link Manrara to a potential Strictly presenting role, but no decision has been announced by the BBC.
  • Fans flooded social media with thanks and praise for the pair’s decade-plus of performances, reflecting how Strictly helped launch their touring projects and shape their family life.