BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Aljaz Skorjanec supports Janette Manrara over 'life-changing and heartfelt' statement

2023 saw Strictly Come Dancing pros Janette and Aljaz welcome their first child together in the form of baby girl Lyra Rose.

Janette Manrara has issued a heartful "grateful" post after Christmas came to an end - as Aljaz Skorjanec supports her over their "life-changing" year. The year saw BBC Strictly Come Dancing pros Janette and Aljaz welcome their first child together in the form of baby girl Lyra Rose.

Janette typed: "Happy New Year. Lots to be grateful for in 2023: Lyra Rose Above ALL!! My Husband and Family, Turning 40, Moving up north, Announcing my book (Pre-Sale in Bio), Being back on stage, Wonderful year of exciting projects. But as I say in the video, instead of glossy photos in a post or reel, a heart felt, unfiltered video expressing my gratitude for the year, w/ deep empathy for all of us.

"Whatever 2023 was for you, we made it, we did it, and may we carry the lessons learned and the achievements made into 2024 w/ our hearts full of hope and kindness for ourselves and others." Tanya replied: "What a wonderful year! I met your in a tapas restaurant in London before watching Chicago when Caroline Flack was playing Roxy Hart. You were so kind to have a photo with me! I was so star struck. Love watching you dance and seeing your family grow x"

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On his own Instagram account, Janette's husband Aljaz also issued an update after the year they've had. "This year has been the most life changing year for me. All I want to do in 2024 is to SMASH fatherhood! Like that Metallica song goes ‘nothing else matters," Aljaz typed.

The Slovenian dance pro shared a snap of himself alongside Janette and their tot Lyra Rose alongside the sweet caption too. Steph told him in reply: "And you already are the best dad to Lyra, so here’s to 2024 for another beautiful year of you being the best dad to Lyra."

Chantel said: "Happy new year Janette Aljaz and little Lyra. And a massive thankyou for taking time out after the liverpool show in being kind and saying hello despite the rain outside stage door. All the best lots of love from me." Mo said: "Wishing you all a happy and healthy 2024 filled with wonderful memories.

"God bless you all from a nanny blessed with her first grandchild also in 2023, who can see Blackpool Tower, two minutes walk from her home." Sophie said: "Every year is a mixed bag. For me, I went through a lot more mentally than I expected. I’m still in that kind of negätîve mental state but I’m grateful for the possibilities in the future.

"You can be proud of the positives while acknowledging the bad too."