Sara Davies has revealed how she and her 'Strictly Come Dancing' pro partner Aljaz Skorjanec avoided the show's so-called curse.
Sara Davies has revealed how she and her Strictly Come Dancing pro partner Aljaz Skorjanec avoided the show's so-called curse
The 'Dragons' Den' star - who appeared in the 2021 series of the Latin and ballroom show alongside the Slovenian professional - has told how Aljaz made sure he spent some time bonding with her husband Simon Davies over a football match and a few beers.
Writing in her new book ‘We Can All Make It: My Story’, she explained: “Aljaž said, ‘Can you do me a favour — can you just go and do some work for half an hour or something like that, basically go make yourself scarce?’
“What he wanted to do is have that time with Simon.
“Forty minutes later, I found the two of them sitting on the sofa with a beer watching the football, chatting with the kids.”
The 38-year-old entrepreneur also admitted Aljaz's decision to quit the BBC One series was well thought through.
Sara said: “I did know - it’s not an overnight decision that he’s come to - it’s something he has been working towards.”
Last month, Aljaz announced he was leaving ‘Strictly’ after nine years on the show.
He shared a series of photos on Instagram and captioned the images: “A little while ago I made the tough decision that Strictly 2021 would be my last. The show has given me an opportunity and freedom to create and express myself in front of millions of people every weekend for the last nine years. The love and support I got from the team of producers was second to none … I am forever grateful to them! (sic)"
His wife, former 'Strictly' pro Janette Manrara, added: “I cannot express the sadness in my heart to see @aljazskorjanec say goodbye to @bbcstrictly, but at the same time there is so much joy in my heart for what he has brought to the show these past nine years (sic)"