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Janette Manrara and Aljaz Skorjanec share tearful family reunion video on surprise 'babymoon' trip

The couple are expecting their first child in the summer

TV and film writer
April 20, 2023

Janette Manrara and her husband Aljaz Skorjanec have jetted off to Slovenia to surprise Aljaz's mum for her birthday. 

The couple are enjoying some quality time together before the birth of their first child, who is due in late summer. 

Taking to Instagram, Janette shared a heartwarming video documenting their journey to Sloveina and Aljaz's emotional reunion with his mother, Nataša.

WATCH: Janette Manrara and Aljaz Skorjanec share tearful video on surprise 'babymoon' trip

The caption read: "Surprise!! We planned a surprise visit to Slovenia to see @aljazskorjanec mom for her birthday today! So happy to see her reaction! We'll be here for a few days, enjoying a bit of a #babymoon and time with our nieces together before our own little family goes from 2…. to 3.

"For now, SURPRISE @natasaskorjanec! Happy birthday!"

Towards the end of the video, Janette held the camera as Aljaz arrived at his mother's home, filming the moment that the former Strictly dancer surprised Nataša, who became tearful as she wrapped her arms around her son. 

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Janette and Aljaz are expecting their first child together

Janette's followers were quick to react to the emotional video in the comments section, with one person writing: "Aw that brought a wee tear to my eye," while another added: "Love this. I know how happy this will have made her!!!"

Gemma Atkinson, who is close friends with the couple, also commented on the post, writing: "Oh bless her," while Dianne Buswell dropped a string of red heart emojis. 

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Janette and Aljaz's trip to Slovenia comes just months after they announced their exciting house move to Cheshire. The couple have been working hard with the help of interior designers to get their new home completed by her due date. 

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Janette and Aljaz's baby is due in the summer

Speaking exclusively to HELLO!, Aljaz said: "It's something both of us have craved for a while. The pace of life in London is too fast and we couldn't see us functioning here as a family. It’s so green up north, it reminds me of Slovenia."

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