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Susan Knox

Strictly's Alijaz and Janette melt hearts as they share nicknames and proposal secrets

Strictly Come Dancing couple Janette Manrara and Aljaz Skorjanec have shared some insight into their beautiful marriage after wowing fans with a romantic routine.

Amid the spectacle of Strictly's grand finale on Saturday night, Janette took ta moment to gush over her husband as she revealed how much dancing with him again means to her.

Ahead of their passionate duet to Ed Sheeran's hit track Bad Habits, the Strictly favourite opened up about how much dancing means to her and Aljaz in their relationship.

The besotted Strictly star also shared some insight into how her partner proposed to her as she shared a stunning throwback snap from the unforgettable moment.

"This photo was taken in the room where @aljazskorjanec proposed to me; a dance studio.

"Dancing is how we met and fell in love. It‘s hard to express just how much our love is bounded by it," she wrote alongside the stunning snap."

Janette went on to share how much she missed dancing with her love as she gushed about her excitement to be back on the dancefloor with Aljaz.

"I have missed dancing w/ him more than I can explain - especially in such a beautiful ballroom like the one at @bbcstrictly.

Janette is married to Aljaz Skorjanec (WireImage)
Jan says dancing is so important to the pair (Dave Benett/Getty Images)

"Tonight, for one night only, we are back in that beautiful ballroom dancing together - and as if that was not enough, w/ one of our favourite artists @teddysphotos.

"It was truly a special moment for us. I hope you all enjoy it as much as we love performing it. And our #Strictly2021 champion will be crowned! What a night tonight will be!"

Viewers of the 2021 Strictly finale were thrilled when the married dance stars took to the stage during Ed Sheeran's performance to deliver a steamy string of dance moves, before joining the group ensemble.

The duo signed up to the BBC dance show for its 11th series in 2013, and got married in 2017 - with a star studded reception including Strictly pros and pals.

The much-loved pair have been together since 2009 and have consistently avoided the infamous 'Strictly Curse'.

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