Strictly Come Dancing is back for 2022 and those settling in for a night of glitz and glamour might be wondering why Aljaž Škorjanec is missing from the line-up. The professional dancer has been on the BBC One show every year for nine years, but won't be taking part in the 2022 series.
It comes after Aljaž announced he was quitting the competition in March with a heartfelt statement. The 32-year-old thanked his dance partners and viewers at home and gave a special shout out to his wife and fellow professional dancer, Janette Manrara, who left the show in 2021. You can see his statement here.
Aljaž joined Strictly Come Dancing in 2013 and during his first year he lifted the Glitterball Trophy with Abbey Clancy. Other partnerships have included Alison Hammond, Helen George, Gemma Atkinson, Clara Amfo and most recently, Sara Davies.
