The dancer and presenter was seen declaring her love for one of her Strictly co-stars after sharing a 'last' update as she prepares to hit the road
Janette Manrara was this week seen declaring her love for one of her Strictly Come Dancing co-stars after sharing a 'last' update as she prepares to hit the road.
The presenter and professional dancer was among those marking fellow dancer Katya Jones' birthday as she celebrated turning 36 on Monday (May 12).
Taking to Instagram, Janette shared a number of photos of herself and Katya when they were celebrated her birthday last year with a boat trip.
Alongside the post, the It Takes Two host wrote on her Instagram Story: "This time last year!! Happy Birthday @katyajones. One of the kindest, most talented, most thoughtful humans I have the privilege of calling a best friend! I love you!!!!"
And talking of talent, Janette shared an update as she revealed she was taking a break from her first-ever stage role in hit musical, Chicago.
Janette made her stage debut earlier this year in the iconic role of Roxie Hart. It was revealed back in January that she would be taking on a huge new role has since been seen taking to the stage in theatres up and down the country.
But after months performing as Roxie, Janette is set to go back to her performing roots as she and her husband Aljaz Skorjanec return to touring the country with their new show, A Night to Remember.
Alongside a picture of her and her Chicago co-stars, Janette shared on Instagram: "What a gang! Last show with @chicagoonstage for a few weeks. Going to miss this bunch so much, but 'Roxie' will be back in Wimbledon. Until then, one more 'razzle dazzle'."
And fans were quick to show their support. @ilovejanettex said: "Goodbye for now Roxie. Can’t wait to FINALLY see you shine very soon." @merilyndavies wrote: "What a fabulous, talented bunch you are!"
@jillygoat29 replied: "Absolutely fantastic show in Truro." @debbie.jacko posted: "Can't wait to see you in Wimbledon." @nannydil added: "Seen you in Cardiff absolutely fabulous."
Fans will still be able to see Janette on the road alongside Aljaz as they will take to the dance floor to perform stunning routines to an eclectic array of music - spanning the Great American songbook through to modern day classics - backed by their very own big band, fronted by boogie woogie star Tom Seals.
The 15-date 'A Night to Remember' tour begins in Bath on Saturday (May 17) before visiting Southend, London, Bournemouth, Birmingham, Glasgow, Liverpool, Hull, Gateshead, Manchester, York, Guildford, Nottingham, Fareham, and St Albans.
Speaking ahead to their new tour, Aljaž said: "As if my return to Strictly wasn’t exciting enough, for Janette and I to be looking forward to our biggest tour next year makes us feel like the luckiest dancers in the world. And as everybody knows from watching Strictly, you just can’t beat dancing in front of a live band.
"So, more than ever, we can’t wait to share our new show with our amazing fans all across the UK. It will be a night to remember for everyone...so don’t forget to book your tickets!”
Janette added: "Aljaž and I are truly thrilled to announce our new show A Night To Remember for 2025. It truly is going to be memorable show, and we are so happy to have the phenomenal Tom Seals and his Big Band bringing their off-the-scale energy to the stage for us to dance to every night. It’s going to be amazing. See you there!"
