Janette Manrara Bids Emotional Farewell to Tour

Come Dancing  marked the 'end of an era' - as she penned an emotional goodbye to the show tour.

Janette, 42, originally appeared as a professional dancer on the show for seven years, spanning 2013 to 2020.

She became host of spin-off show  in 2021, remaining in this role up until the 2025 series.

It was reported in March that Janette and fellow presenter had been 'axed' from Strictly amid a bloodbath.

Meanwhile, her husband , is confirmed to return as a pro for the upcoming series. 

Taking to Instagram, Janette shared a poignant farewell to the Strictly: The Professionals UK Tour 2026.

She wrote: 'Last day of the tour and feeling so many emotions. 

'I have loved every moment on stage with our cast and band, and sharing the love of dance and entertainment I have w/ everyone that came along to watch.

'@aljazskorjanec and I have been doing this together for a long while, but we don’t know when we’ll be on stage like this together again, so tonight will be a VERY special end of an era. 

'THANK YOU for coming, for supporting us all these years, and for being the best audiences we could have ever dreamed of. 

'It’s never “goodbye”, but instead “until the next time”. In the meantime, “there is always time for one…. more… DANCE!”'

Strictly professional dancer Jowita Przystał commented: 'Gutted I cannot see you shine on stage ❤️❤️❤️❤️ have an amazing closing night superstar!!! X my pocket rocket sister.'

'Have loved coming along to support you on many tours over the years, so sad this is the end of an era but cannot wait to see what’s next for both of you.'

'Such a gorgeous show with such gorgeous people.'

'So proud of you and Aljaz my Queen ,you two smashed the tour like always ,all the best in the future.'

'Growing up at these shows has been the biggest privilege and I’m beyond grateful to be here tonight for the final one and to celebrate absolutely everything you have achieved over the past 10 years ❤️

'Keep dancing always! I can’t wait to see what adventures come your way next and to show all the love and support possible forever.'

'You are incredible & always shine so so bright on stage, it's been such a joy getting to watch you & aljaz do all your tours over the years, the biggest thank you to you both ❤️ have a brilliant final show tonight superstar.'

Insiders previously said bosses are plotting a major revamp of the BBC2 weeknight show in the wake of a string of scandals that have rocked the franchise. 

'Fans will be stunned that this bloodbath is continuing, but bosses are determined to overhaul the show completely,' an industry source told The Sun.

'Nobody feels safe right now and there's a real drive behind the scenes to  in a fresh era after all the recent drama.

'But the priority is a clean slate by September and putting distance between the show and the controversies of recent years.'

The telly source added actions taken by BBC bosses do not mean Janette and Fleur 'are out of the picture entirely' and that there could be other roles for them 'elsewhere'.

Daily Mail has contacted representatives of Fleur, Janette and the BBC for comment.

Five professional dancers - Karen Hauer, Gorka Marquez, Nadiya Bychkova, Michelle Tsiakkas and Luba Mushtuk have also been let go from the programme. 

Speaking to The Sun, current pro Vito Coppola addressed the multiple exits and issued some advice to his former colleagues.  

He said: 'In the dancing world, there is this rule that I have personally learnt 'never to be too happy or too sad when something happens'.

Strictly Come Dancing airs on BBC One and iPlayer.