Pro Changes For 2013
The BBC have announced four changes to the Strictly pro line-up for 2013.
We will be saying goodbye to Erin Boag, Aliona Vilani and Vincent Simone & Flavia Cacace.
Erin is saying goodbye after 10 series. She wrote on her blog: "After ten wonderful years, and with a truly heavy heart, I have decided to decline the BBC's very kind offer to compete again in series eleven, and have withdrawn from being a competitive dancer on Strictly Come Dancing. It's been a very hard decision to make, but it's time for a change and to focus my attention on new challenges. That said, it's not necessarily farewell to Strictly, as I do hope to continue being a part of the show."
Vincent & Flavia have particitated in the show for seven series. In an email message to fans, Flavia wrote: "After an incredible and unforgettable 2012 on Strictly Come Dancing for both Vincent and I, we have decided we won't be partnering a celebrity on this year's show. However we look forward to continuing to perform on our favourite show and remain a part of the family, hopefully including partnering a celebrity in the christmas special. We feel it’s the right time to invest in our dancing knowledge and become better at what we do and keep providing our audiences and supporters with continued excitement through our dancing. Aside from hopefully performing on Strictly we have lots of new projects ahead which we are very much looking forward to working on.... We came to our decision earlier in the year and we would like to thank the BBC for their understanding and support."
Aliona leaves after just three series. Her departure wasn't quite as amicable as the others'. She stated on Twitter: "I feel I should make it clear that I haven't left, it was definitely not my decision and choice to leave Strictly, lets see what happens... To those of you who are asking "WHY?" I'm leaving Strictly and asking me to stay and come back - I'll just repeat...it's not up to me guys!.."
All of this means we will be staying hello to four new dancers in 2013.
Viewers will already be familiar with Iveta Lukosiute - she stepped in to partner Johnny Ball in the last series when Aliona was injured. She was also part of the last Strictly tour, and made it very clear that she would like to be invited back as a full-time pro.
American Janette Manrara is currently in Burn The Floor in the West End, and like many of the other pros, she is a veteran of the US version of So You Think You Can Dance.
Brit Emma Slater has performed on tour with Anton & Erin and Darren & Lilia. She has also toured with Burn The Floor.
The new boy on the block is Slovinian Aljaž Skorjanec. Like Emma, he has been in the touring company of Burn The Floor.
It's always hard to say goodbye to the pros (well, OK, maybe not Jared), but it's also good to have fresh blood. They don't all work out (Jared again. And Hayley), but some become part of the furniture. It's almost had to remember a time without pros like Kristina or Robin. The newbies will take the pro total to 37!
We will be saying goodbye to Erin Boag, Aliona Vilani and Vincent Simone & Flavia Cacace.
Erin is saying goodbye after 10 series. She wrote on her blog: "After ten wonderful years, and with a truly heavy heart, I have decided to decline the BBC's very kind offer to compete again in series eleven, and have withdrawn from being a competitive dancer on Strictly Come Dancing. It's been a very hard decision to make, but it's time for a change and to focus my attention on new challenges. That said, it's not necessarily farewell to Strictly, as I do hope to continue being a part of the show."
Vincent & Flavia have particitated in the show for seven series. In an email message to fans, Flavia wrote: "After an incredible and unforgettable 2012 on Strictly Come Dancing for both Vincent and I, we have decided we won't be partnering a celebrity on this year's show. However we look forward to continuing to perform on our favourite show and remain a part of the family, hopefully including partnering a celebrity in the christmas special. We feel it’s the right time to invest in our dancing knowledge and become better at what we do and keep providing our audiences and supporters with continued excitement through our dancing. Aside from hopefully performing on Strictly we have lots of new projects ahead which we are very much looking forward to working on.... We came to our decision earlier in the year and we would like to thank the BBC for their understanding and support."
Aliona leaves after just three series. Her departure wasn't quite as amicable as the others'. She stated on Twitter: "I feel I should make it clear that I haven't left, it was definitely not my decision and choice to leave Strictly, lets see what happens... To those of you who are asking "WHY?" I'm leaving Strictly and asking me to stay and come back - I'll just repeat...it's not up to me guys!.."
All of this means we will be staying hello to four new dancers in 2013.
Viewers will already be familiar with Iveta Lukosiute - she stepped in to partner Johnny Ball in the last series when Aliona was injured. She was also part of the last Strictly tour, and made it very clear that she would like to be invited back as a full-time pro.
American Janette Manrara is currently in Burn The Floor in the West End, and like many of the other pros, she is a veteran of the US version of So You Think You Can Dance.
Brit Emma Slater has performed on tour with Anton & Erin and Darren & Lilia. She has also toured with Burn The Floor.
The new boy on the block is Slovinian Aljaž Skorjanec. Like Emma, he has been in the touring company of Burn The Floor.
It's always hard to say goodbye to the pros (well, OK, maybe not Jared), but it's also good to have fresh blood. They don't all work out (Jared again. And Hayley), but some become part of the furniture. It's almost had to remember a time without pros like Kristina or Robin. The newbies will take the pro total to 37!
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