More than a decade ago, new Strictly Come Dancing pro Aljaž Škorjanec won the BBC series in his debut year, the final season that was co-presented by Sir Bruce Forsyth.

Now, 12 years later, the fan-favourite wants a repeat of his victory to mark Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman’s farewell, he told Metro.

This weekend, the celebrities are taking part in Icons Week, which saw Aljaž and his celebrity partner, RuPaul’s Drag Race UK star La Voix, perform a salsa to Cher’s Strong Enough.

We spoke to the radiant couple about their journey on the series so far, as well as how they’re feeling following the news that Tess and Claudia are stepping down as hosts of the show after more than 20 years.

Aljaž, 35, first joined Strictly in 2013, during which he was partnered with model Abbey Clancy. At

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