“It’s finally happening!” The words echoed across social media as Strictly Come Dancing’s golden couple, Aljaz Skorjanec and Janette Manrara, shattered their self-imposed silence with a life-changing announcement on November 13, 2025. The Slovenian-Slovenian duo, married since 2016 and fan favorites for their sizzling chemistry on the BBC dancefloor, revealed they’re expecting their second child—a “miracle” conceived naturally after years of IVF heartache. The news, dropped via a joyful Instagram Live from their Surrey home, has left the Strictly fandom in euphoric meltdown, with thousands chanting the same refrain: “Welcome home—back to the ballroom!”

Aljaz, 35, and Janette, 41, first captivated audiences in 2013 when they partnered for a guest spot, their Latin flair igniting a romance that blossomed off-camera. Aljaz won the Glitterball in 2013 with Abbey Clancy, while Janette triumphed in 2014 with Anton du Beke. Their 2016 wedding in Slovenia was a Strictly spectacle, attended by bandmates and pros. But parenthood tested their fairy tale. Daughter Lyra, born in July 2024 via IVF after five failed rounds, brought joy amid exhaustion. “We poured everything into her—emotionally, financially,” Janette shared in a tearful reveal. “Then, this little surprise—nature’s gift when we least expected.”

The announcement was pure poetry. Filmed in their sunlit nursery, Aljaz cradled Lyra as Janette held up a sonogram: “Baby No. 2 joins the dance—due spring 2026!” Fans erupted: 2.5 million views in hours, comments overflowing with “Welcome home to Strictly—family of four!” and “The comeback we need—Aljaz and Janette with tots in tow!” The phrase “welcome home” trended, evoking their 2023 hiatus for parenthood and Aljaz’s 2021 comeback after a year off. “We’ve missed your magic—now with mini-mes?” tweeted Oti Mabuse.

Their journey hasn’t been waltz-easy. IVF’s toll—hormones, heartbreak, finances—strained their bond. “We cried, fought, held on,” Aljaz admitted. Janette’s Strictly It Takes Two role kept them in the fold, but Lyra’s arrival paused Aljaz’s return. “Parenthood’s the hardest choreography,” Janette joked. This surprise pregnancy, confirmed at 12 weeks, feels like fate’s footwork. “After the pain, this joy—it’s our encore,” Aljaz said.

The update hints at more: Rumors swirl of a family-themed Strictly special, with Aljaz eyeing a 2026 return. “We’re dancing into this chapter,” Janette beamed. Fans, who’ve rooted for their “Strictly soulmates,” see it as poetic symmetry—love born on the floor, flourishing off it.

In a world of fleeting fame, Aljaz and Janette’s tale endures: From sequins to sonograms, their rhythm remains unbreakable. As baby No. 2 kicks, the nation chants: Welcome home—the dancefloor awaits your family encore.