Aljaz Skorjanec quits Strictly Come Dancing after nine years

OHMYGOSSIP — Aljaz Skorjanec has left ‘Strictly Come Dancing’.
The 32-year-old star has announced via social media that he’s quit the BBC show after nine years and admitted he took the decision “a little while ago”.
Aljaz said: “On a beautiful sunny day in May 2013 one phone call changed my life forever!
“It went like this… we would like to offer you a position on @bbcstrictly as a professional dancer. A dream became a reality and it was the biggest opportunity for a 23 year old boy from Slovenia. It didn’t matter how many beautiful ballrooms I performed in during my competitive career, stepping onto the sacred Strictly floor was the most nervous I had ever been.
“A little while ago I made the tough decision that Strictly 2021 would be my last. The show has given me an opportunity and freedom to create and express myself in front of millions of people every weekend for the last 9 years. The love and support I got from the team of producers was second to none. Louise Rainbow, Sarah James, Kim Winston, Jack Gledhill are just a few of the unsung heroes behind the success of the show – I am forever grateful to them! (sic)”
Aljaz thanked his dancer partners for their part in his ‘Strictly’ journey.
He said: “Strictly also has the BEST backstage team – the hair and make-up team, costume department, lighting, sound, props and special effects, camera operators… THANK YOU!
“My beautiful partners – Abbey Clancy, Alison Hammond, Helen George, Daisy Lowe, Kate Silverton, Gemma Atkinson, Emma Weymouth, Clara Amfo and Sara Davies.
“It’s hard to put into words how many beautiful memories we have had. I LOVE YOU ALL! (sic)”
Aljaz – whose wife, Janette Manrara, previously quit the professional line-up in order to host ‘Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two’ – also revealed he’ll make an announcement about his long-term plans soon.
He said: “I have lots of exciting stuff planned that I will fill you in on soon. I can’t wait to see what the future holds!”

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