In surprise news Aljaž Škorjanec will return to ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ as a professional dancer for the new series.
The fan favourite left the show two year’s ago but he will be making a welcome return for the 20th year of the show. The news was revealed last night (8th July) on ‘The One Show’.
Škorjanec is a World-Class Professional Dancer and a 19 time Slovenian champion in Ballroom, Latin and Ten dance, who graced the nation with his fancy footwork on ‘Strictly’ for nine iconic series. Aljaž and his celebrity partner Abbey Clancy raised the Glitterball in his debut year on the show in 2013 and was a runner up in 2017 with partner, Gemma Atkinson.
Aljaž says: “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. I had an absolute ball during my nine year stint on ‘Strictly’, during my time away I became a parent, which has been an exciting challenge in itself and now I’m ready to experience the ‘Strictly’ magic again. It feels so right to be coming back, I missed the fun, glitter and the judges of course and I hope to make my daughter Lyra proud!”
Sarah James, Executive Producer of ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ says: “We are all so thrilled that Aljaž is back in the Strictly Ballroom, bringing his incredible choreography and passion for dance. During his nine series he was a firm favourite with viewers across the country, I’m sure everyone is in for a treat as he joins us to entertain the nation for a very special 20th year of the show.”
‘Strictly Come Dancing’ will return to BBC One and BBC iPlayer this Autumn.
