Strictly Come Dancing professional returning to show for 20th anniversary two years after quitting

STRICTLY Come Dancing star Aljaz Škorjanec is set to make a sensational comeback to the ballroom.

After two years away, the BBC star has confirmed that the dancer will be making a triumphant return to the programme.

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Aljaz was a fan favourite during his time on the show[/caption]

Speaking about making the big return to the programme, Aljaz said: “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!”

The news that Aljaz would be dancing once again on the show comes as his wife Janette Manrara stepped down from the programme in order to take up a hosting role on spin-off show It Takes Two.

Sarah James, the Executive Producer of the dancing contest, added of Aljaz’s return for the 20th anniversary edition: “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 20^th year of the show.” 

Aljaz first joined the programme in the eleventh series where he managed to win the Glitterball trophy in his very first year alongside model Abbey Clancy.