Strictly's Janette Manrara admits she 'did not want to leave' the show as a pro dancer

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Strictly Come Dancing last year. Appearing on Celebrity Mastermind, the wife of pro dancer Alijaz Skorjanec, 38, was quizzed about her knowledge of Disney Renaissance films while explaining why she left the hit show to host It Takes Two in September last year.The star was grilled on her favourite Disney films by presenter Clive Myrie.However, the host also took it as an opportunity to question the dance star over her recent career change.Clive asked Janette: "So you've given up dancing on Strictly and now you're a presenter on It Takes Two, why the change?"The star revealed that she was hesitant to say goodbye to the show after eight years.Janette admitted: "Well, I did not want to leave the legendary Strictly ballroom floor."But unfortunately when you get such an incredible opportunity like that, presenting It Takes Two you can't really say no to that job."The star went on to explain that she landed the hosting role eight years after first visiting the set.Janette explained: "I remember walking into the studio of ITT the first time in 2013 and meeting Zoe Ball."And she was just the most incredible person, so lovely and just genuinely interested in the topics we were discussing."And when we left I remember thinking, 'Gosh, that would be the most amazing job,' to sit and talk about people dancing all night with people that you know and love and watch every weekend," she added."Eight years later I got it, so I couldn't say no," she finished her explanation.However, Janette went on to tell MasterMind host Clive to "get practicing" his dance moves.Appearing in a dazzling bronze mini dress, Janette stunned as she sat in the hot seat while being quizzed.The star kept her brown tresses perfectly straight, while she opted for a.