Janette Manrara declares love in personal update after night she'll 'never forget'
It comes after she was seen enjoying a night with her castmates she'll 'never forget' before her latest role comes to an end
Janette Manrara has declared her love after she was seen enjoying a night with her castmates she'll 'never forget' before her latest role comes to an end.
Fans best know the dancer and presenter for being part of the pro line-up on Strictly Come Dancing from 2013 to 2021, before moving into presenting work, including co-host the hit dance show's BBC2 spin-off, It Takes Two.
But earlier this year, Janette made a career change as she made her theatre debut in the touring production of Chicago. The news was announced in January and then in March, she appeared for the first time in the iconic role of Roxie Hart.
She went on to perform the role in venues up and down the country before taking a break to perform in her own show alongside husband Aljaz Skorjenc.
Janette then went back to playing Roxie and she's now enjoying her last week in the famous role. Ahead of their final shows, the cast were seen enjoying a celebration together.
Sharing a string of pictures from the rooftop bash on Instagram, the mum-of-one shared: "An elegant affair, with a beautiful backdrop, delicious cake, and the best place to celebrate an amazing @chicagoonstage tour, as well as the gorgeous @djalenga birthday! A night I will never forget!"
It was then the following day that Janette returned to social and shared her gratitude for the help she and Aljaz have received from their mothers that has enabled them to keep up with their work schedule.
Sharing a smiling selfie of herself, her mum and her mother-in-law, she wrote on Instagram: "Appreciation post for all the grandma’s out there helping w/ their grandkids. Been on tour for most of the year, and about to go into my last week away from home. I could not have done any of it w/o the help of my mom and @aljazskorjanec mom, @natasaskorjanec.
"Lyra is so fortunate to have 2 wonderful grandmother’s who love her so deeply. THANK YOU both from the bottom of my heart for everything. Memories were created that will never be forgotten. I love you."
Janette has since admitted her 'nerves' as she shared her own homage to a late friend who she 'loved deeply' while showing off her singing voice.
Marking her last few days on stage in the role, she took to Instagram with a video performing one of the songs from the musical, but in doing so she paid homage to her late friend, former Love Island host Caroline Flack.
Dressed in an all-black outfit and a pop of red lipstick, the 41-year-old could be seen laying on top of a piano, similar to what was seen done by Caroline, who took her own life in 2020, during her own time playing Roxie Hart in Chicago in 2018.
Alongside the post, Janette shared: "Really nervous about sharing this, not only because it’s me just singing on the piano, but also because it’s a small homage to a dear friend that I loved deeply.
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"Last week playing 'Roxie Hart'.… I’ll miss her. It’s been an honour."
