The star of Strictly is worried that their 1-year-old child will face challenges as the show's busy schedule becomes overwhelming.

Janette Manrara recently shared the challenges of balancing parenting and work as a Strictly Come Dancing star. She and her husband Aljaž Skorjanec have been married since 2017 and welcomed their daughter Lyra Rose last year. Janette, who left the show in 2021 to become a presenter on spin-off show It Takes Two, admitted that the intense schedule of Strictly takes a toll on their family life, especially since they do not have any family nearby to help.

In a new interview, Janette, who has danced with celebrities like Jake Wood, Peter Andre, and Aston Merrygold in the past, opened up about the difficulties of juggling work and raising a 13-month-old. She explained that it's very difficult to plan childcare when both she and Aljaž are working and Lyra is not in nursery. With no family around to help, it becomes a massive juggle for the couple.

Janette and Aljaž's families reside in different countries, with Janette's family in Miami and Aljaž's in Slovenia. This adds another layer of challenges as Aljaž prepares to return to Strictly as a professional dancer after a two-year break. However, Janette proudly declared him her best friend and said that they are now more in love than ever.

Janette also admitted to putting her career on hold when she became a mom, as her body is her tool as a dancer. However, when she became a presenter on It Takes Two, she felt like a weight had been lifted off her shoulders as she could work without relying on her body as much. She described herself as a workaholic and joked that she's now able to stay up for three days at a time thanks to her daughter.

As for Aljaž, he is excited to return to the Strictly family after becoming a parent during his time away from the show. He said that it feels right to be back and he hopes to make his daughter proud. The couple's daughter, Lyra, has already started walking and even has a little wiggle, so she's ready to join her dad on the dancefloor.

This year's Strictly cast includes celebrities like DIY SOS star Nick Knowles, Towie's Pete Wicks, Love Island's Tasha Ghouri, and Miranda actress Sarah Hadland. They will compete for the trophy alongside stars like EastEnders' Jamie Borthwick, Olympian Tom Dean, JLS pop star JB Gill, and sports pundit Sam Quek.

With the departure of two fan-favorite pros, Giovanni Pernice and Graziano Di Prima, Aljaž will now be making up the numbers on the show. Their exits come amid investigations into alleged mistreatment in the rehearsal room, with Amanda Abbington accusing Giovanni of toxicity and bullying, which he denies. Graziano was also accused of being physically abusive towards Love Islander Zara McDermott, which he denies as well.

This year's Strictly pairings will be revealed on the launch show in two weeks, which has been confirmed to air on September 14. Fans don't have to wait much longer to see their favorite celebrities and pros team up on the dancefloor.

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