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Kirsty McCormack

Strictly's Aljaž Škorjanec gushes over 'gorgeous' Sara Davies and talks 'immense support'

Aljaž Škorjanec clearly has a lot of love for his Strictly Come Dancing partner Sara Davies and couldn't resist gushing about her on Friday.

The pair spoke to Christine Lampard on ITV's Lorraine about their Strictly journey so far and teased an "epic" performance for Halloween Week.

Asked by Christine what Sara is like as a pupil, 31-year-old Aljaž replied: "She's not just a gorgeous lady inside out, but just an amazing student really. We've had such an amazing time in rehearsals every single day.

"The immense progress from week one, it's incredible really to even witness, never mind being there teaching you," Aljaž told Sara.

Aljaž Škorjanec clearly has a lot of love for his Strictly Come Dancing partner Sara Davies and couldn't resist gushing about her on Friday (ITV)

"You'e so focused, you're so driven and I'm just amazed really, every single week what we can achieve on that floor."

In order to make the most of rehearsal time, Aljaž has relocated up north to Teesside so that Sara, 37, can still be at home and pick her children up from school.

Aljaž is clearly loving it and said: "I'm struggling to come down now to London! It reminds me of home, Slovenia is very green, very beautiful, the people are so lovely and friendly. The support is immense and I love it."

Dragons' Den star Sara is very much enjoying her Strictly Come Dancing experience (ITV)

Referring to their Couple's Choice dance this weekend, Sara teased: "We don't want to spoil the surprise, but I'll tell you what I have learnt, I thought it was a word he had made up: chainography.

"I've got him chained up and I'm Queen of the Night, so just wait till you see..." Sara added, as Aljaž interjected: "It's different to what it sounds like but it's amazing!"

(ITV)

Sara then said: "The whole production is epic, and it's so big, I feel like I've really had to up my game to kind of get there. We've had a good week."

"We have," Aljaž agreed. "It's my first ever Couple's Choice and I'm so excited!"

The pair will be sashaying across the dance floor to Whitney Houston's 1992 hit track Queen Of The Night.

Lorraine airs weekdays at 9am on ITV.

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