JANETTE Manrara has shaken off the latest Strictly scandal in order to focus on her family – with her mum Maritza making a special trip to see her.
Maritza, who lives in Miami, flew over to spend time with Janette, her husband Aljaz Skorjanec and their 18-month-old daughter Lyra.
Joining the pair on the Strictly UK tour, the proud grandma and Janette’s brother, Alejandro, have been on hand to look after the adorable tot.
Ignoring the ongoing Strictly issue around Wynne Evans making a crude remark at Janette’s expense, Janette has instead been making memories with her adorable family.
Photos from across the UK see the professional dancer and It Takes Two host beaming as she cuddles up to her mother, standing in front of landmarks and taking in the sights.
As Maritza and Alejandro prepared to go home, Janette posted a heartwarming message celebrating her mother and everything she does for their family unit.
“This is a special post for my mother @stepby2designs who has really helped us out these past 2 weeks,” she wrote.
“It really does take a village and as a working parent, having her to be there for Lyra meant the world. I could not be doing shows and entertaining audiences if it was not for her coming and making sure Lyra was well and looked after.”
“It’s extra special as they do not get to spend time together and were really able to bond these past 2 weeks, with the surprise visit from her uncle (my brother @fizzymanrara) too!”
“My heart was full,” Janette concluded. “Mom, I love you, I appreciate you, and I cannot wait to see you again soon.”
The sweet family time comes amid a sea of trouble for the Strictly tour, with Wynne Evans being removed from the national performances after a rude remark about Janette.
During a press shoot ahead of launch night, Wynne was heard making a horrid joke to Jamie Borthwick as Janette stood in between them.
The GoCompare opera singer remained on the tour following an apology, where he stated: “My language was inappropriate and unacceptable, for which I sincerely apologise.”
However, after uproar from fans, it was decided this week that he would be taken permanently off the line-up.
A source said: “He’s had repeated warnings about his behaviour and told to rein it in. He’s not been taking it in, in this day and age the BBC have to be seen taking action and safeguard everyone.
“He’s had a tough time with the death of his brother and people should give him some slack, he is going to take this time off to do some self reflection.
“He has a lot of support from a lot of the backstage dancers. It’s been a really sad ending to what has been a really fun tour.”
He later released his own statement, saying: “I’ve agreed with the BBC that l’ll take some time out from my radio show and the Strictly Live tour, as well as my other public commitments, to prioritise my wellbeing.
“I am deeply sorry for the pain my inappropriate actions have caused, and plan to take this time for self-reflection.
“Apologies to those I won’t get to see at the remaining performances and I’m grateful to my fellow tour gang for all the amazing support they have given me.”
He was supported by his professional partner, Katya Jones, who urged fans to show “humanity and consideration” as he took time away to reflect.
Janette has been supported by Aljaz throughout the latest Strictly scandal[/caption]
