Janette Manrara left ‘in tears’ over Strictly as she talks Aljaz exit

Former Strictly Come Dancing professional Janette Manrara, 38, has revealed she was left “in tears” during a recent episode of the show when Jayde and Tony Adams got emotional about their personal stories. Comedian Jayde didn’t shy away from her vulnerable side as she opened up about the loss of her sister who she dedicated her American Smooth routine to.Arsenal legend Tony also got emotional as he opened up about suffering from a mental breakdown.In a new interview, the dancer said: ‘I’ve been in tears for Jayde and Tony – to come out and be that brave every week when they’re going through so much,’ she says.’As the conversation around mental health has become the norm, celebs are no longer afraid to talk about their feelings and to lose yourself in music is one of the best forms of therapy you can have.’Janette was a dancer on the show for eight years before swapping the floor for presenting last year.READ MORE: Karren Brady fears for royals ‘shivering’ over Prince Harry’s book Janette Manrara admitted she got emotional watching Jayde and Tony getting emotional on the show (Image: GETTY) Jayde Adams dedicated her American Smooth routine to her late sister (Image: BBC) Janette Manrara and Aljaž Skorjanec rose to fame on Strictly Come Dancing in 2013 (Image: GETTY) Strictly’s Janette Manrara swapped the dance floor for presenting in 2021 (Image: GETTY)She added to The Mirror: “His exit is still so raw, he hasn’t braved going to the studios to watch the new series yet.’He’s always been there cheering for me and backing me up.”Now he’s finding his own feet and I’m doing the exact same thing for him.”The brunette beauty went on to say they were “each other’s rock and support”.DON’T MISS…Strictly’s Anton Du Beke ‘heartbroken’ after pal was axed from show [REVEALED]Geena Davis reflects on Bill Murray pulling down her dress on live TV [INTERVIEW]Cindy Crawford wows as saloon girl with husband as Kaia steals show [PICTURED]”Especially for Aljaž right now, when he’s just figuring it out,” she added.Aljaz recently said he is keen to be an actor following his lengthy stint on the show.Speaking to Hello! Magazine, he spilled: “I’m just a fan of the craft and am trying to get my foot in the door.”Do I want to go to Hollywood? Of course! If I didn’t dream big I would never have ended up on Strictly.”