BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Janette Manrara burst into tears in personal update she's waited 'a long time' for

Janette Manrara was seen breaking into tears as she gave an update on a project close to her heart that has been a 'long time coming'. The dancer and presenter previously announced she will release her very first book later this year.

Janette confirmed the major career news in November as she marked her milestone 40th birthday and at the time, took to social media to reveal she had put pen to paper for her first book Tiny Dancer, Big World.

The book is set to be released in early September and according to the synopsis, the book will see Janette "share a delightful blend of advice, inspirational stories and life lessons from her time on stage and screen."

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Janette has now been seen in tears as she filmed the moment she received a copy of her book for the first time. The Strictly Come Dancing star shared the video to Instagram, in which she sat with the package and told those watching: "So I started opening it and then I thought I should record this moment because it's the first time I'm actually going to be holding my book in my hands.

"It's been a long time coming. Two and half years if not more." The mum-of-one took a deep breath before pulling the peach-coloured book out and looking at it in person for the first time.

She took a slightly sharp intake of breath before saying 'oh my God," as she took it all in. She proudly held the book up to the camera before clasping her hand to her mouth as the tears began. "Wow," she exclaimed as she took a second to compose herself.

Janette then shared a little insight into what she's created as she marvelled at having her years of hard work completely in her hands. "It's