Aljaž & Janette’s Next Perfect Step — Baby No.2 Is On The Way And Their Love Story Is Dancing Into A New Era
The Strictly ballroom has seen its fair share of magic — but today, the spotlight belongs firmly to Aljaž Škorjanec and Janette Manrara.
After months of whispers, subtle hints and “new beginning” captions, the nation’s favourite dance couple have finally confirmed the news fans have been quietly hoping for:
Baby number two is on the way.
And this time, it feels different.
It feels calmer. Deeper. Like a family finally dancing to its own rhythm.
“We Needed To Pause And Rewrite Our Story”
Janette, 41, and Aljaž, 35, revealed that their second child is due in early 2026 — arriving just as little Lyra prepares to celebrate her second birthday.
“We’ve kept this close to our hearts for a long time,” Janette shared, resting a hand on her growing bump.
“Lyra’s first year was magical but chaotic — filming, travelling, sleepless nights. This baby feels like our sign to slow down, breathe… and rewrite the script.”
Aljaž added quietly:
“People see the dancing and think nothing shakes us. But real life happens at home, not on the Strictly floor.”
The Instagram Moment That Broke The Internet
Their announcement came via a tender Reel — the couple slow-dancing in their sunlit living room as Lyra toddled between them, laughing. The music faded, the screen softened… and then an ultrasound appeared.
Our family’s growing… and so is our dream.
Within minutes, fans flooded the comments.
“We knew it.”
“Strictly royalty expands.”
“This healed something in me.”
A Baby — And A Brave New Dream
Alongside the pregnancy reveal came another surprise: a brand-new global project.
In spring 2026, the couple will launch Dance Without Limits — an online dance academy offering livestream classes, personal coaching and worldwide challenges.
“Dance belongs to everyone,” Aljaž explained.
“Kids in bedrooms. Couples reconnecting. Grandparents rediscovering rhythm.”
Janette smiled:
“People always said, ‘Teach us like you taught each other.’ So now… we will.”
A Love Story Britain Grew Up With
From meeting on Strictly in 2013, to their fairy-tale wedding in 2016, to welcoming Lyra after years of IVF heartbreak — the nation has watched every step of their journey.
“When life knocks you off beat,” Janette once said, “love teaches you how to dance again.”
The Strictly Family Reacts
The reaction was instant:
Tess Daly: “Double the sparkle — beyond thrilled for you.”
Craig Revel Horwood: “May your next baby inherit your fabulousness.”
Claudia Winkleman: “I cried. Then danced.”
A new baby. A new dream. A family growing — not in the spotlight, but in love.
Aljaž and Janette may never stop dancing…
but now, they’re dancing to something far more beautiful. 
