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Zoe Delaney

Strictly's Aljaz melts viewers' hearts with birthday surprise for wife Janette

Aljaz Skorjanec was a surprise guest on It Takes Two on Wednesday night.

The Strictly Come Dancing professional popped into the studio to surprise wife Janette Manrara as she celebrated her birthday live on TV.

The dancer, 31, appeared on screen after the It Takes Two presenter was surprised with a host of celebrity birthday messages - including one from co-host Rylan Clark - and a special Harry Styles cake.

After chatting with current contestants John Whaite and dance partner Johannes Radebe about their upcoming performance this weekend, Janette cut to a VT she believed was a message for the Strictly star.

Janette Manrara was visibly surprised by her birthday celebrations on It Takes Two (BBC)

The clip was actually a montage of stars and past Strictly contestants wishing the presenter a happy birthday, after she turned 38 on Tuesday.

"Ever since we danced together and worked together, you've remained a friend of mine ever since and you will be for life so I'm sending you a big happy birthday, love you lots," Peter Andre told the cameras as the presenter looked on shocked.

Former EastEnders star Jake Wood was another of the many celebrity faces wishing the star well on her special day.

Rylan Clark had a sweet message for his co-host (BBC)

"Lots of love from me and Alison for an incredible birthday and we just want to say how proud of you we are for all that you have achieved," the actor gushed.

"You've inspired so many people and we love you and hope to see you soon."

Janette's It Takes Two co-host Rylan also had a sweet message for his colleague via video link.

The presenter - who has recently had his infamous veneers removed - quipped: "I can't believe it is your 21st birthday.

Aljaz was on hand to wheel the special cake in for his wife (BBC)

I am so thrilled that you're going to have such a lovely evening - I know the team is going to look after you."

He sweetly added: "And it's your first birthday as us as a married TV couple! I love you dearly and can't imagine doing this without you!"

As the birthday girl looked utterly surprised by the message from her "Takes Two family", Bake Off star John then went on to reveal that the team also had a message from former One Direction star Harry Styles.

The It Takes Two team got the star a special Harry Styles themed cake (BBC)

The camera then cut to a mock message from the singer before husband Aljaz wheeled out a personalised cake of his and heartthrob Harry.

"I have something that will fix this," Aljaz joked - going on to cover singer's face with an image of himself.

Viewers watching at home were moved by the sweet segment on the BBC2 show.

"I love seeing Janette and Aljaz together on TV. Too cute! Happy birthday @JManrara!" one fan took to Twitter to write.

Another joked about the presenter's love of Harry, musing: "If you were married to Aljaz, why would you be remotely interested in Harry Styles ???????"

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