Strictly Come Dancing stars Karen Hauer, Janette and Aljaz looking serious
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Strictly Come Dancing: Reason Aljaz Skorjanec didn’t attend Karen Hauer’s wedding revealed

Wife Janette Manrara has explained his absence

Strictly Come Dancing star Karen Hauer announced she’d tied the knot earlier this week.

However, one former star of the BBC dance show wasn’t on the guest list.

And now the reasons behind his absence on his pal’s big day have been revealed.

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Karen Hauer tied the knot in a ‘fairy tale’ ceremony (Credit: Splash News)

Strictly Come Dancing star Karen Hauer marries

Karen tied the knot with partner Jordan Wyn-Jones – a ceremony that was covered by Hello! magazine.

The Strictly pro, who was previously married to Kevin Clifton, described the day as a “fairy tale”.

Janette Manrara was there to enjoy the celebrations, while Luba Mushtuk acted as one of Karen’s bridesmaids.

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However, Janette was flying solo on the day, with husband Aljaz Skorjanec missing from the guest list.

She told the magazine why he couldn’t attend and how he was “gutted” to miss it.

Janette first reflected on the wedding and Karen’s happiness.

She said: “It’s priceless to see your friends happy.”

Janette and Aljaz looking serious on This Morning
Janette Manrara attended the wedding without her husband Aljaz Skorjanec (Credit: YouTube)

Aljaz ‘gutted’ to miss Karen’s wedding

Janette then opened up about why her handsome hubby couldn’t attend the nuptials with her.

And, without giving away what he’s been working on, Janette revealed that work commitments kept Aljaz away from the celebrations.

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“Aljaz is gutted but he adores Karen and he’s here in spirit,” she said.

Aljaz is gutted but he adores Karen and he’s here in spirit.

Janette shared a picture of herself, Karen and Luba on her pal’s big day to Instagram.

She revealed: “Happy to have shared such a special day. Love you always @karenhauer.”

What are Aljaz and Janette doing now?

Of course, both Janette and Aljaz have now left Strictly Come Dancing, where they started out on British TV as professional dancers.

Janette is now a TV presenter, fronting Strictly spin-off It Takes Two and Morning Live.

After stepping back from the show, Aljaz went on tour with Janette, with the pair performing their Remembering the Oscars tour to packed crowds up and down the UK.

He’s also been enjoying his downtime with Janette.

The pair have headed off on sunshine holidays and they’ve spent time visiting their families, too.

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Nancy Brown
Associate Editor