Janette Manrara
Ballroom dancer, TV presenter
Janette Manrara is a Cuban-American ballroom dancer, choreographer, and TV presenter. Born in 1983, she competed as a professional on Strictly Come Dancing from 2013 to 2020, known for her passionate performances and strong Latin technique. After leaving the dancefloor, she transitioned into presenting, becoming the host of Strictly: It Takes Two. She continues to work in television, dance coaching, and live performances with her husband, fellow dancer Aljaž Škorjanec. Manrara remains one of the most beloved figures in the Strictly universe, balancing her career with motherhood after welcoming her first child in 2023. More on Wikipedia.
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As a Professional
Janette has been a professional dancer for 8 seasons.
| Season | Partner | Dances Danced | Weeks Active | Average Score | Season Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season 11 (2013) | Julien Macdonald | 4 | 4 | 5.19 | 13th |
| Season 12 (2014) | Jake Wood | 13 | 12 | 8.02 | 5th |
| Season 13 (2015) | Peter Andre | 10 | 10 | 7.73 | 7th |
| Season 14 (2016) | Melvin Odoom | 2 | 2 | 5.63 | 15th |
| Season 15 (2017) | Aston Merrygold | 7 | 7 | 8.04 | 10th |
| Season 16 (2018) | Dr. Ranj Singh | 7 | 7 | 6.07 | 10th |
| Season 17 (2019) | Will Bayley | 5 | 5 | 6.45 | 10th |
| Season 18 (2020) | HRVY | 12 | 9 | 8.97 | 2nd |
Scores Distribution
The number of times each score was recieved across all 60 dances they have danced.
Average Scores by Dance Type
The average score they recieved by the type of dance they have danced. This is an indicator of which dance this person was best at performing across all 60 dances they have danced.
| Dance Type | Average Score | Count |
|---|---|---|
| Street/Commercial | 10 | 3 |
| Showdance | 9.67 | 3 |
| Charleston | 9.64 | 11 |
| American Smooth | 8.39 | 18 |
| Samba | 8.13 | 8 |
| Contemporary | 8 | 4 |
| Waltz | 8 | 8 |
| Viennese waltz | 7.6 | 15 |
| Argentine tango | 7.25 | 4 |
| Paso doble | 7.25 | 20 |
| Rumba | 7.18 | 11 |
| Jive | 7.18 | 22 |
| Salsa | 7.17 | 23 |
| Quickstep | 6.95 | 20 |
| Foxtrot | 6.92 | 12 |
| Cha-cha-cha | 6.85 | 27 |
| Tango | 6.68 | 19 |