Strictly Come Dancing favourites Aljaž Škorjanec and Janette Manrara have delighted fans with the joyful news that they are expecting their second child, due in early 2026. The couple, who welcomed daughter Lyra Rose in July 2023 after a long and emotional fertility journey, shared the announcement in an adorable video that has melted hearts across social media.

The clip, posted on Instagram, shows the family of three enjoying a cosy moment at home. Little Lyra, now 17 months, points excitedly at Janette’s growing bump while Aljaž beams beside them. “Baby No. 2 coming early 2026,” the caption reads, accompanied by pink and blue hearts. “We couldn’t be happier. Lyra is going to be the best big sister.”

The news ends months of gentle speculation from fans who noticed Janette’s looser clothing choices during recent TV appearances and Aljaž’s protective gestures. The couple, married since 2017, had been open about their struggles to conceive Lyra, undergoing IVF before her “miracle” arrival. This second pregnancy, described as a “beautiful surprise,” has been hailed as the perfect start to a new chapter.

Aljaž, 35, returned to Strictly in 2024 after a two-year hiatus to focus on fatherhood, while Janette, 42, continues hosting It Takes Two. Their family-first approach has endeared them to viewers, and this announcement feels like a reward for their resilience.

“Lyra changed our lives in ways we never imagined,” Janette said in a follow-up post. “We feel so blessed to be growing our little family.” Aljaž added: “From the moment we met on Strictly, I knew Janette was my forever. Now we get to share that love with another little one.”

Fans flooded the comments with congratulations: “The best news to start 2026!” wrote one. “Lyra as a big sister — I’m crying,” said another. The couple also teased a “brand-new dream” project launching alongside the pregnancy, rumoured to be a family-focused venture blending dance and lifestyle.

After years of professional highs — Aljaž’s nine Strictly seasons and Janette’s choreography career — the pair have embraced parenthood with grace. Lyra’s birth in 2023 was celebrated as a triumph over adversity, and this second child arrives as a symbol of hope and happiness.

As the Strictly family rallies with messages from judges and pros alike, Aljaž and Janette’s story continues to inspire. From the dance floor to the delivery room, their journey proves love, patience, and a little glitter can create the most beautiful outcomes.

Baby No. 2 is on the way — and the Manrara-Škorjanec family is ready for their next dazzling chapter.