Janette Manrara

Strictly Come Dancing former professional dancers Janette Manrara and Aljaž Škorjanec are expecting their first baby.

[Dancing on Ice](https://www.digitalspy.com/dancing-on-ice/) judge Oti Mabuse shared: "Congratulations" with a series of celebratory raised hands emojis, while former [Coronation Street](https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/coronation-street/) star Catherine Tyldesley wrote: "Oh guys!!!! We feel so incredibly blessed and grateful to be on this journey again. Although we may need to do some negotiating on names, as so far she's adamant he's going to be called Barbie." We were preparing for IVF mentally and physically and then it was just a relief to finally have that positive test. "To know that this little miracle just came from a wonderful night we had together is amazing. However, they were surprised by Janette having an inkling something was different one day and a positive pregnancy test in December 2022 confirmed their "little miracle", who is due to arrive in late summer.

Captioning an official photo from the spread, Janette, 39, wrote: 'We're so happy to share our special news!'

The Cuban-American dancer admitted it was a 'scary' decision, saying: 'Do you know what it is? 'I know that IVF can be really strenuous on a woman’s body and there is no guarantee it will work, so to know that this little miracle just came from a wonderful night we had together is amazing. I think the baby decided to make Mum and Dad panic a bit before saying, "ok, fine, I’m coming up now." Got a holiday on the horizon? Baroque print has become synonymous with luxury having been used by the likes of Versace since the designer's conception. 'I turn 40 later this year and the NHS offers really good services to women under 40.

The married couple said they discovered Manrara, 39, was pregnant in early December just as they were about to start IVF treatment, and the baby is due in late ...

Manrara, who quit her role as a professional dancer two years ago so they could try for a baby, told Hello! “We were preparing for IVF mentally and physically and then it was just a relief to finally have that positive test. magazine: “For the past couple of years we hadn’t been using protection but nothing was happening, so we thought IVF was the next best thing for us to do.

had been due to start IVF treatment only to make the shock discovery she was already pregnant. Sharing the incredible news for the first time, Janette said: " ...

[NHS](https://www.nottinghampost.com/all-about/nhs) offers really good services to women under 40. Sharing the incredible news for the first time, Janette said: "For the past couple of years we hadn’t been using protection but nothing was happening, so we thought IVF was the next best thing for us to do. " The couple said they are "so happy to share our special news!" had been due to start IVF treatment only to make the shock discovery she was already pregnant. Aljaž said: "I was beside myself.

It was a huge and welcome surprise for the couple who were just about to start IVF treatment after struggling to conceive for two years, before the pregnancy ...

[Janette switching to a presenting role](https://metro.co.uk/2021/06/10/strictly-pro-janette-manrara-to-replace-zoe-ball-on-it-takes-two-14751920/) in 2021, replacing Zoe Ball in the line-up for companion show It Takes Two, and [Aljaž quitting the main series](https://metro.co.uk/2022/03/28/aljaz-skorjanec-quits-strictly-come-dancing-after-nine-years-16357311/) last year. [Comment Now](#metro-comments-container) [The loved-up couple](https://metro.co.uk/2022/04/21/aljaz-skorjanec-shares-cheeky-snap-of-his-mermaid-janette-manrara-16506581/) are now preparing to put down roots for their growing family and are leaving their London flat to move to Cheshire, where they will be near their friends Gorka Marquez and Gemma Atkinson, who Aljaz was partnered with on Strictly in 2017, and who are expecting their second child. Magazine](https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/mother-and-baby/20230219164620/pregnant-janette-manrara-aljaz-skorjanec-baby-strictly-exclusive/): ‘I know that IVF can be really strenuous on a woman’s body and there is no guarantee it will work, so to know that this little miracle just came from a wonderful night we had together is amazing. It was a huge and welcome surprise for the couple who were just about to start IVF treatment after struggling to conceive for two years, before the pregnancy happened on its own. [Strictly Come Dancing](https://metro.co.uk/tag/strictly-come-dancing/?ico=auto_link_entertainment_P1_LNK1) star [Janette Manrara](https://metro.co.uk/tag/janette-manrara/?ico=auto_link_entertainment_P1_LNK2) is pregnant and expecting her first baby with her co-star husband Aljaž Škorjanec.

The married couple said they discovered Manrara, 39, was pregnant in early December just as they were about to start IVF treatment, and the baby is due in late ...

Manrara, who quit her role as a professional dancer two years ago so they could try for a baby, told Hello! “We were preparing for IVF mentally and physically and then it was just a relief to finally have that positive test. magazine: “For the past couple of years we hadn’t been using protection but nothing was happening, so we thought IVF was the next best thing for us to do.

But it turns out they didn't need it as they managed to fall pregnant naturally. Janette, who will turn 40 in November, is due to give birth this summer. "I ...

Johannes Radebe said: "Incredible news" and Amy Dowden said: "So happy for you! "I think the baby decided to make mum and dad panic a bit before saying, ‘ok, fine, I’m coming up now.'" And head judge Shirley Ballas responded: "Congratulations." "We’re so happy to share our special news!" Janette, who will turn 40 in November, is due to give birth this summer. After trying to fall pregnant for a couple of years, Janette and Aljaž were considering IVF, they told

Strictly Come Dancing stars Janette Manrara and Aljaz Skorjanec have announced they are expecting their first child together. The married couple said they ...

Manrara, who quit her role as a professional dancer two years ago so they could try for a baby, told Hello! “I have so much respect for any parent that goes through IVF, not just for what it puts them through physically but mentally too.” magazine: “For the past couple of years we hadn’t been using protection but nothing was happening, so we thought IVF was the next best thing for us to do.

The dancing couple, who have both starred on Strictly Come dancing over the years, revealed the amazing news on an Instagram post on Sunday afternoon in ...

Stunning: Her raven tresses were styled in a voluminous up-do which included a quiff at the front of her face. The Cuban-American dancer admitted it was a 'scary' decision, saying: 'Do you know what it is? So we're very much looking forward to being parents.' I think the baby decided to make Mum and Dad panic a bit before saying, "ok, fine, I’m coming up now." 'I know that IVF can be really strenuous on a woman’s body and there is no guarantee it will work, so to know that this little miracle just came from a wonderful night we had together is amazing. 'I turn 40 later this year and the NHS offers really good services to women under 40.

The former Strictly Come Dancing stars have been married since 2017.

magazine](https://www.hellomagazine.com/film/20210621115802/janette-manrara-reason-she-left-strictly-come-dancing-exclusive/) that she and Aljaž were hoping to start a family now she was no longer part of Strictly’s professional team. “The level of pressure that comes with being a professional on Strictly has now been lifted from my life, so I feel like I can breathe now when it comes to starting a family,” she told Hello!. [is now pursuing a career in acting](https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/strictly-star-aljaz-skorjanec-retraining-as-an-actor-to-pursue-hollywood-dreams_uk_6278d736e4b009a811c5d139). “We definitely want to be parents and this has given us an opportunity to really take a look at that part of our lives and see what we can do moving forward.” magazine](https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/mother-and-baby/20230219164620/pregnant-janette-manrara-aljaz-skorjanec-baby-strictly-exclusive/) that she and Aljaž had been trying to conceive “for the past couple of years”, explaining: “Nothing was happening, so we thought IVF was the next best thing for us to do. [Alison Hammond](https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/news/alison-hammond/), actor [Helen George](https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/news/helen-george/), model [Daisy Lowe](https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/news/daisy-lowe/), soap star [Gemma Atkinson](https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/news/gemma-atkinson/), broadcaster [Kate Silvertown](https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/news/kate-silverton/), Viscountess [Emma Weymouth](https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/news/emma-weymouth/), Radio 1 host [Clara Amfo](https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/news/clara-amfo/) and entrepreneur [Sara Davies](https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/news/sara-davies/). [Julien Macdonald](https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/news/julien-macdonald/), soap actor [Jake Wood](https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/news/jake-wood/), pop singer [Peter Andre](https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/news/peter-andre/), radio presenter [Melvin Odoom](https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/news/melvin-odoom/), JLS’ [Aston Merrygold](https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/news/aston-merrygold/), TV personality [Dr Ranj Singh](https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/news/ranj-singh/), Paralympian [Will Bayley](https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/news/will-bayley/) and CBBC star [HRVY](https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/news/hrvy/). Janette announced she was stepping down as a Strictly pro in 2021, to front spin-off show It Takes Two, and now presents the show’s annual UK tour. Aljaž shared that he was “beside myself” when Janette told him the news that she is pregnant, saying: “I feel like I’ve been thinking and dreaming about that moment for so long.” Janette and Aljaž both joined Strictly in 2013, which was also the year that he won the show with [Abbey Clancy](https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/news/abbey-clancy/). [Strictly Come Dancing](https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/news/strictly-come-dancing/) stars [Janette Manrara](https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/news/janette-manrara/) and [Aljaž Škorjanec](https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/news/aljaz-skorjanec/) have announced they are expecting their first child.

Janette found out she was pregnant in December just as the couple were about to start IVF treatment.

[Strictly Come Dancing](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/all-about/strictly-come-dancing) for many years before Janette stepped down in 2021 to become a co-host of the spin-off show It Takes Two. "We were preparing for IVF mentally and physically and then it was just a relief to finally have that positive test. Former Strictly colleagues were among those to send their congratulations, including Oti Mabuse and Giovanni Pernice. I think the baby decided to make mum and dad panic a bit before saying, 'Ok, fine, I'm coming up now.'" I feel like I've been thinking and dreaming about that moment for so long. Janette, 39, who quit her role as a professional dancer two years ago so they could try for a baby, told

The dancers were preparing to undergo IVF treatment when they discovered they were pregnant.

Speaking of the first wedding, Manrara said: “The day we got married was in London, 15 July. They began in London, which was where they legally got married with a marriage certificate, on 15 July. I think the baby decided to make Mum and Dad panic a bit before saying, ‘ok, fine, I’m coming up now.’” I turn 40 later this year and the NHS offers really good services to women under 40. Advertisement [Strictly Come Dancing](https://www.nationalworld.com/topic/strictly-come-dancing) stars Janette Manrara and Aljaž Škorjanec have announced that they are expecting their first child together.