BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Aljaz Skorjanec says 'I swear' as he's flooded with same message after return update

Aljaz Skorjanec has delighted fans as they flooded him with the same message over his Strictly Come Dancing return update. It was announced earlier this month that the dancer will once again be a pro dancer on the show, two years after he quit the dance contest.

Aljaz, a 19-time Slovenian champion in Ballroom, Latin and Ten Dance, was part of the show for nine series before leaving before the 2022 series.

Fans will remember he lifted the Glitterball in his debut year with Abbey Clancy in 2013 before later being runner-up in 2017 with celebrity partner, and now friend, Gemma Atkinson. He last danced with Dragons' Den star Sara Davies before sharing his decision to leave before the 2022 series.

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After he revealed the news of his return live on The One Show, Aljaz then took to social media and shared a snap of himself appearing all suited and booted. Alongside it, Aljaz wrote: "Here it goes... @bbcstrictly is back for the 20th anniversary this autumn…. and so am I!"

He added: "So grateful for this very special opportunity. Can’t wait to be back in that iconic ballroom, and to get the chance for my little one to see me on the best show on TV #lifeisbeautiful #keepdancing."

And now, Aljaz has been seen in the rehearsal room for the first time as work got underway for the upcoming series with creative director Jason Gilkinson and the hit dance competition's professional dancers.

Sharing a snap of the group following a hot and sweaty day of hard work in training, Aljaz wrote on Instagram: "Time to create some magic with this insanely talented bunch. Felt so inspired today! Can’t wait for tomorrow."

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