Strictly Stars Aljaž Škorjanec And Janette Manrara Announce Exciting New Tour
Strictly Come Dancing favourites Aljaž Škorjanec and Janette Manrara have delighted fans with an exciting joint announcement.
The much-loved couple, who both made their names as professional dancers on the BBC ballroom hit, have confirmed they are heading back on tour together in 2026.
Janette stepped away from her role as a Strictly professional dancer in 2021, when she was announced as the new presenter of Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two, taking over from Zoe Ball.
Aljaž, meanwhile, is currently competing on this year’s series of Strictly, where he is partnered with RuPaul’s Drag Race star La Voix. Last weekend, the pair impressed viewers with a dramatic paso doble to Beethoven’s The 5th.
Away from the glitterball, Aljaž and Janette regularly share family updates with fans, giving followers a glimpse into their life beyond the ballroom.
The couple first met in 2010 at a studio in London while working together on the dance show Burn the Floor. After seven years together, they married in 2017.
They are also proud parents to their daughter Lyra, whom Janette welcomed in July 2023.
Earlier this year, the pair took their show A Night to Remember across the UK, performing a mix of dance styles alongside a live big band.
Now, they have confirmed they are “back” for more, announcing a brand new Spring 2026 tour titled Let’s Face The Music And Dance.
Sharing the news on Instagram, the announcement read: “They’re back! Aljaž and Janette are back with a brand new tour for Spring 2026 ‘Let’s Face The Music And Dance!’”
The show has been described as a dazzling tribute to the legendary songwriters, composers and producers whose music has soundtracked people’s lives.
The tour will also feature live music from Tom Seals and his Big Band, as well as a supporting cast of some of the UK’s best dancers.
Fans can expect show-stopping routines, timeless tunes and plenty of Strictly sparkle when the couple return to the stage.
Tickets are due to go on sale on Friday, November 7.
The tour will include 16 dates across the UK, with stops in Manchester, Blackpool and York.
Fans were quick to share their excitement online. One commented: “How exciting,” while another wrote: “Yesss can’t wait.”
A third fan said they were “over the moon” to see the couple returning, while another simply called the news “Amazing”.
Vicky Pattison also joined the excitement, commenting: “I WANT TO COME.” The reality TV star is currently taking part in this year’s Strictly competition with professional dancer Kai Widdrington.
Strictly pro Gorka Márquez also reacted, sharing applause emojis. Gorka is not partnered with a celebrity on this year’s series due to other work commitments, as he is currently a judge on Bailando con las estrellas, the Spanish version of Strictly Come Dancing.
For Aljaž and Janette, the announcement marks another major chapter in their journey from Strictly professionals to one of the ballroom world’s most adored couples.
My view:
This announcement feels perfectly timed for Strictly fans who love the glamour, nostalgia and warmth that Aljaž and Janette bring to the stage.
Their partnership has always had a genuine charm, and a 2026 tour gives British audiences another reason to celebrate the magic beyond the BBC ballroom.
