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Strictly’s Janette Manrara and Aljaz Skorjanec meet Gemma Atkinson and Gorka Marquez’s baby

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They were paired during the 2017 series of Strictly Come Dancing and now Gemma Atkinson has introduced her daughter Mia to her former professional partner Aljaz Skorjanec.

Aljaz and his dancer wife Janette Manrara popped round to visit Gemma at the home she shares with her Strictly pro boyfriend Gorka Marquez and their daughter Mia.

Sharing the picture to Instagram, Janette revealed: “We met little Mia! She is beautiful!”

The dancer was also full of praise for new mum Gemma, commenting that she looked “flawless”.

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Janette said: “Gemma is looking absolutely #Flawless as always!”

However, modest Gemma also posted the picture and revealed that she “had a mouth full of Doritos” as the shot she posted to Instagram was taken.

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I had a mouth full of Doritos… Afternoon visit from Aljaz & Janette today 🥰🥰

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Janette gushed: “She is absolutely gorgeous! Quickest visit ever but cannot wait to see her again soon!! You guys have a beautiful family!”

Baby Mia seemed thrilled to meet her mum and dad’s Strictly pals and flashed her best smile for the camera.

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Fans of Janette and Aljaz were quick to ask if meeting Mia made them feel “broody”.

One suggested: “It will be you guys next year!! Upset because that means you won’t be in Strictly but you will be fab parents!!”


Another said: “Can’t wait for your turn.”

Janette is currently dancing up a storm every Saturday night with Paralympian Will Bayley.

At the weekend they danced the salsa to 1-2-3 by Gloria Estefan.

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Nancy Brown
Associate Editor