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Strictly Come Dancing star reveals exciting baby news

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Strictly Come Dancing’s Aljaz Skorjanec has taken to social media to announce his joy at news he’s going to be an uncle.

The pro dancer’s younger sister Lara has announced her pregnancy, and Aljaz couldn’t contain his delight.

He posted a shot of the parents-to-be to Twitter and Instagram, with an enthusiastic caption.

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“I can finally scream it out loud.. I WILL BE UNCLE ALJAZ!! Beaming of happiness!! Congratulations to my little @LaraSkorjanec and @nejc_ljubic! #family #uncleA”

He shared an announcement shot to twitter (Credit: Twitter)

It’s possible that it won’t be too long before Lara’s baby has a new cousin – Aljaz, who was Gemma Atkinson’s dance partner in 2017, and his wife Janette Manrara have said that they are looking forward to starting a family of their own.

The pair met on the set of Strictly where they’re both pro dancers, and married in July of last year – having three separate ceremonies to celebrate their marriage.

After returning from their honeymoon in the Seychelles they spoke about their plans to expand their family – although they admitted that the demands of their careers may delay things.

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Aljaz and Janette got married last year (Credit: Instagram)

“We’re family people and we do eventually want to have a family. For us, family is everything,” Janette said, speaking to OK! Magazine.

“But we are so happy with where our careers are at the moment that we want to enjoy it as much as we can. Then a little further down the line we will get ready for a baby

“There will definitely be a little Skorjanec running around at some point!”

Janette shared her own congratulations post (Credit: Instagram)

Janette also expressed her congratulations, reposting Lara’s Instagram announcement, with the caption “So excited for @laraskorjanec & @nejcljubic becoming parents!

“Aunt Janette & Uncle Aljaz are going to spoil them so much!! Cannot wait! CONGRATULATIONS!! 👏🏼 #BabyLjubic”

Read more: Strictly Come Dancing’s Aljaz Skorjanec pays tribute to his “queen” Janette Manrara

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The pair have embarked on the Remembering Fred tour (Credit: Instagram)

The pair just kicked of the Remembering Fred tour, celebrating the life of Fred Astaire – the show will be on tour until the end of May.

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Nancy Brown
Associate Editor