Janette Manrara tells famous pal 'thank you' as she sends gushing message amid her surprise age

Janette Manrara has shared a gushing tribute to Ashley Roberts who left her followers stunned with her surprise age. The pair have become firm friends over the years, with former Pussycat Doll Ashley recently helping organise Janette's baby shower with her former Strictly Come Dancing co-star Katya Jones.

And on Wednesday (September 13), Janette took to her social media to publicly share a sweet message to Ashley on her 42nd birthday. Sharing pictures of the pair together over the years, featuring a lot of sparkling, eye-popping outfits, the Strictly It Takes Two host wrote: "Every now and then, life brings a person into your life that feels like magic, and like they‘ve always been a part of you.

"Through the wild and fun times, through the tough times, and most of all, the times of just being all out weird, you’ll always be my ride or die! I love you Sister Susan (@iamashleyroberts) Have the magical birthday you deserve and keep shinning that beautiful light you have always!"

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Janette rounded off her post by adding: "Thank you for being the most badass soul sister a girl could ever ask for." Ashley has since responded to the post, writing: "Ughh love u SM my sister Susan. Soul fam."

And new mum Janette's fans and followers were quick to respond with birthday wishes for Ashley as well as comments about their close friendship.

@strictly_jaljaz said: "The most amazing friendship, happy birthday @iamashleyroberts." @helenmhenley commented: "Absolutely love, love, love these pics of an amazing friendship." @karenlovesbirdies wrote: "You two are friend goals." @mervyncowdell4837 replied: "Great pictures. Love the fun they show. Hope