STRICTLY’S Aljaz Škorjanec and wife Janette Manrara today put on big smiles as they left a hotel amid the huge backlash over him returning to the show.
It comes after The Sun revealed how cast and crew on the hit BBC show have been left furious that he is back on the series.
But today the couple put any backlash behind them as they headed out.
The pair were all smiles as they left a hotel, with Ajaz, 34, even giving the thumbs up to show he was doing ok.
Meanwhile, earlier today The Sun revealed how the Slovenian dancer originally agreed to leave Strictly Come Dancing two years ago after an alleged incident on a boozy night out on the 2022 live tour.
However, he is now being brought back to join the line-up of Strictly’s pro-dancers for the 20th series, kicking off later this month.
Last night the BBC denied an official complaint was made over the alleged incident.
A BBC spokesperson said they did not recognise the claims against Aljaz and said it was his decision to leave in 2022
Aljaz announced he was leaving Strictly on March 28, 2022.
He previously spoke of the “tough decision” to leave the show in March 2022 and pursue his dreams of becoming an actor.
Aljaž’s return to Strictly was announced on The One Show in July, with the dancer saying: “I could not be more ecstatic to be back with the Strictly family.
“This year is such a special one for this legendary show, I can’t wait to be a part of it and make my return to the dancefloor.
But The Sun has revealed not everyone is happy about his return.
A source told us: “The older members of the team who worked with him the first time around are fuming he’s back and it’s causing big problems.
“After the incident on tour, some of the female dancers are livid he’s been reappointed and just don’t want to be around him.”
Aljaz first joined in the 11th series and won the Glitterball trophy with model Abbey Clancy.
In 2023, Aljaž admitted he struggled in his later years on Strictly.
He said: “A year and a half ago I hit an early midlife crisis and now I don’t know what I want to do in my life.
“I love talking now, so I love doing Q&As, birthdays, calls — don’t make me dance but I can talk for ages.”
Meanwhile, Aljaz has been brought back to replace Giovanni Pernice, who quit over abuse claims.
The BBC is due to announce the findings of the internal investigation into Giovanni’s case within days.
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Source: New York Post
