Strictly Come Dancing star Aljaz Skorjanec said he has been having acting lessons and auditioning for roles “trying to get his foot in the door” of Hollywood. The Slovenian dancer and choreographer, 32, announced in March that he was departing after nine years on the BBC flagship show.
He is married to fellow dancer Janette Manrara, 38, and news of his exit came less than a year after she stepped down from the show to become the co-host of spin-off It Takes Two. Skorjanec told Hello magazine: “Being a couple on Strictly gave us an edge and I feel like it can be exactly the same when it comes to, potentially, one day being on a different kind of TV programme together.
“I’ve had an incredible nine years on Strictly and have felt so lucky to be there, but it felt like the right time to take a risk and open myself up to new challenges. I want to try other things like film, TV and radio while I’m still young enough and my body is 100% capable.
