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Jessica Sansome

Dan Walker shares look at Aljaž Škorjanec's return to BBC Strictly Come Dancing ballroom as daughter gets selfie with stars

Dan Walker delighted fans by sharing a look at Aljaž Škorjanec's return to Strictly Come Dancing. The show's former professional dancer caused devastation among fans of the BBC One dance competition in March when he became the second professional dancer to announce he was leaving before the 2022 series.

The 32-year-old, who is married to former Strictly pro and It Takes Two host Jannette Marara, shared the news via a statement on Instagram alongside a collage of pictures from his time on the show, including lifting the Glitterball Trophy with model Abbey Clancy during his first series.

Aljaž said at the time that he made the "tough" decision that Strictly 2021 would be his last "a little while ago" after nine years of competing with celebrities on the hit programme. The Slovenian dancer and choreographer later revealed that he had been having acting lessons and auditioning for roles "trying to get his foot in the door" of Hollywood.

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