Janette Manrara has 'sadness in her heart' as husband Aljaz Skorjanec quits Strictly

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Janette Manrara has broken her silence after her husband Aljaž Škorjanec announced he would be leaving Strictly Come Dancing.Taking to his Instagram account, the 30 year old Solevnian dancer, who joined the series in 2013, told fans that he'd come to the tough decision to bow out of the hit series.

And in a post shared to her own Instagram account, Janette admitted she had "sadness in her heart" but could not wait for the "exciting adventures" in store for Aljaž.

Sharing a snap of Aljaž, she wrote: "I cannot express the sadness in my heart to see @aljazskorjanec say goodbye to @bbcstrictly, but at the same time there is so much joy in my heart for what he has brought to the show these past 9 years." Janette gushingly continued: "I have admired him from the day I met him for his passion for dancing, but more than anything for his kindness towards anyone he encounters." "As his wife and best friend, I could not be happier to know that he made so many smile during his time in Strictly; not just those who were watching from home, but also those who work behind the scenes." "He makes every single person he encounters feel absolutely special; ask any of his partners throughout the years. "He IS STRICTLY and what Strictly is all about; taking someone who wants to learn to dance, and making them truly fall in love with it." Janette also spoke of Aljaaz's future opportunities, adding: "All good things come to an end, but with every ending comes new beginnings. "I cannot wait for the exciting adventures life will have for him in the future because I know at the centre of all of his endeavours will be kindness and love for whatever he does. "Thank you for giving him all of the love and support you have these past 9 years….