Strictly Come Dancing stars Janette Manrara and Aljaz Skorjanec have taken to social media to make a ‘passionate’ Mother’s Day announcement.
Meeting at a dance studio back in 2010 when working on a show together, the BBC dancers tied the knot after seven years together in 2017.
The popular couple welcomed their adorable daughter Lyra Rose into the world on July 28, 2023, keeping fans updated on their parenting journey ever since.
With mums around the UK being celebrated on Sunday (March 30), the couple announced that they are releasing a short film.
It Takes Two presenter Janette said: "Happy Mothers Day! This photo was taken in a hotel room while we were on tour w/ @rememberingtour, while #ItTakesTwo was also on, and Lyra was only 3 months old.
In celebration of Mothers Day, such a special day of the year, we are thrilled to be releasing a short film for all to see. (Visit the link in our bio to view it on our @youtube channel).
“It has been a passionate topic for us for quite some time; this short film is about empowering parents, and about breaking stereotypes. It’s not easy to co-parent when both are working… but it’s not impossible. This film means a lot to us, and we were nervous about when and how to release it."
She continued: “We are hoping us sharing our reality will give some support to parents out there who need a reminder that there is no one way system to raising a child, and that we are all doing our best.
“That you can have a career, and still be a good parent. This is for all the mothers who constantly doubt, for the fathers who want to let go of stereotypes, and for all the children that we are raising to see both parents working together as a team, in whatever way that looks like, to provide the best possible future for them. There is no one way system, there is only love.”
Later on in the day, Janetta shared another candid post, this time honouring her mum and mother-in-law through a series of photos.
“Happy Mothers Day Mami. You have always been such an incredible mother and now you are an incredible grandmother too. I could not do this without you by my side. I love you more than words can ever explain.
“And a Happy Mothers Day to my mother-in-law @natasaskorjanec and sister-in-law @laraljubic as well! I am deeply grateful for all that you always do. You deserve the most beautiful celebration today,” she told her 602,000 followers.
Janette’s posts arrives after the family headed to Mauritus as a late birthday present for Aljaz, who danced with Tasha Ghouri in the most recent season of Strictly.
"So…. I was lucky to sort a holiday as a surprise and MY GOD did it work out well! It’s also our FIRST HOLIDAY just us 3 as a family, and the only one we’ll get this year until Christmas so the expectations are high!
"We are in Mauritius and staying at the @shangrilamauritius and I don’t know where to begin w/ how wonderful our first day was! For one, the surprise worked! He had no idea where we were going or where we were staying. Also, Lyra was a dream boat on the flight! Hallelujah,” Janette said.
