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Strictly Come Dancing star Janette Manrara revealed she was sad when she found out Kevin Clifton and AJ Pritchard were both leaving the show.

She also opened up on the chances of a series of the show this year during the coronavirus pandemic. Speaking on FUBAR Radio’s Access All Areas, Janette revealed her hopes for the upcoming Autumn series to go ahead.

Talking to hosts Joanna Chimonides and Stephen Leng, the 36-year-old explained: “I think we’re all a bit waiting as well. "I’m hoping and I’m crossing all my fingers that we get through this and we can push forward and do Strictly Come Dancing. "Strictly brings so much joy to so many people, so I think people will hopefully be looking forward to Saturday night entertainment!” Discussing

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