July 9th 2024.
Aljaž Škorjanec, the beloved professional dancer, is set to make a comeback on the hit show Strictly Come Dancing after a two-year hiatus. Fans may be curious as to why he left the show in the first place, especially since he was a fan favorite and had achieved great success in his nine series, including winning the Glitterball trophy with model Abbey Clancy. However, one moment changed everything for Aljaž and led him to believe that his time on the show had come to a natural end.
During the 2021 series, Aljaž was paired with Dragons' Den star Sara Davies and they had a conversation that made him realize he was struggling with the responsibilities of creating choreography, selecting music, and envisioning the entire routine. After nearly a decade on the show, he found these tasks to be more challenging. He shared with HELLO! magazine, "It took longer to create numbers, it took longer to come up with songs that hadn't been used, that I hadn't used." He even had a moment where he came up with a great idea for an Argentine Tango while in the car and quickly sent it to the producer, only to find out that he had already done the same routine three years prior.
It was moments like these that made Aljaž realize it was time to move on from Strictly. He never wanted to feel like he had left anything on the dancefloor, and with his creative juices running dry, he announced his departure in 2022. However, now that he has taken some time off and had the chance to be a stay-at-home father to his daughter Lyra, whom he shares with It Takes Two host Janette Manrara, Aljaž is more excited than ever to return to the show.
He expressed his excitement while appearing on The One Show, saying, "I'm probably more excited now than I was when I first started." And it's a great year for his return as the show celebrates its 20th anniversary, promising to be even more glitzy and glamorous in the upcoming season. Aljaž is looking forward to being back in the iconic ballroom and having his daughter see him on the "best show on TV."
Aljaž isn't the only fan-favorite making a comeback. Amy Dowden, who was unable to compete in the latest season due to her breast cancer diagnosis, will also be back on the dancefloor. And while Giovanni Pernice, who is currently under investigation for inappropriate behavior towards celebrity contestants, will not be returning, Aljaž is excited to work with his fellow professional dancers again.
At the end of the day, Aljaž is grateful for the opportunity to come back to Strictly and is looking forward to bringing fresh ideas to his lucky celebrity partner. He reminds us all that being a part of the show is a special and unforgettable experience, and he can't wait for his daughter to see him on the show that is loved by millions. We can't wait to see Aljaž's contagious enthusiasm back at Elstree Studios and witness the magic he creates on the dancefloor once again.
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