Strictly Come Dancing fans have been sent into a frenzy after it was announced Aljaž Škorjanec is returning to the show, with some saying the dancer is Giovanni Pernice's 'replacement'

The 34-year-old welcomed his first child, Lyra, in July 2023 with professional dancer Janette Manrara.

Aljaz Skorjanec announced he would be leaving Strictly Come Dancing after nine years in March 2022, but later confirmed his return to the programme as a professional dancer.

Following Giovanni Pernice's shock exit from Strictly Come Dancing, fans have hit out at BBC bosses for their decision to bring back professional dancing legend Aljaz Skorjanec

Aljaz Skorjanec has announced that he will be returning to Strictly Come Dancing after a three-year break from the show, during which he has been looking after his family

Two years after quitting the show, BBC bosses have confirmed professional...

After a two year break, dancer Aljaž Škorjanec is back on Strictly Come Dancing.

Aljaz Skorjanec announced his departure from BBC's Strictly Come Dancing in 2021 but after two years away, he's confirmed his decision to return to the programme

Aljaz Skorjanec has announced he will be returning to Strictly Come Dancing, two years after he announced he was quitting the show following his 2021 series

He joins a list of previously announced professionals who will be gracing the dancefloor this year.

Janette was quick to respond as it was confirmed her husband will be returning to the BBC One dance show

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'Strictly Come Dancing' legend Aljaz Skorjanec is returning to the show as a professional dancer, following a two-year hiatus.

The much-loved dancer will be waltzing back onto our screens for the 20th year of the BBC dance contest, two years after his exit

There was previously a vacant spot on this year's professional line-up following the departure of Giovanni Pernice.

There was previously a vacant spot on this year's professional line-up following the departure of Giovanni Pernice.

Star of BBC's Strictly Come Dancing Aljaz Skorjanec will return as a professional dancer after a two-year hiatus.

Britain's Got Talent 's next series will reportedly film a 'large chunk' of it's auditions in Blackpool, the seaside town best associated with rival Strictly Come Dancing.