Aljaž Skorjanec
Aljaž Škorjanec is a Slovenian dancer and choreographer who has appeared on the BBC series Strictly Come Dancing as a professional dancer.
Career
Aljaž Škorjanec was born in Ptuj, Slovenia. He is a 19-time Slovenian champion in Ballroom, Latin and Ten Dance. Between 2000 and 2008 his professional partner was Valerija Rahle Mbanwi.''Strictly Come Dancing''
In September 2013, Skorjanec became a professional dancer on the eleventh series of the British television show, Strictly Come Dancing. He was partnered with model Abbey Clancy. On 21 December, they won the series. He was the fourth professional to win in his first series of the show.The following year, he returned for the show's twelfth series, where he was partnered with This Morning presenter, Alison Hammond. They were the sixth couple to be eliminated from the competition.
For the show's thirteenth series, he was partnered with Call the Midwife actress, Helen George. They were eliminated on Week 11 of the competition, leaving in sixth place.
For the show's fourteenth series, he was partnered with model Daisy Lowe. They were the seventh couple to be eliminated from the competition, leaving in eighth place.
For the show's fifteenth series, he was partnered with actress and former model, Gemma Atkinson. The couple reached the finals, but on the 16 December, they finished as joint runners-up, behind winners Joe McFadden and his professional dance partner, Katya Jones.
For the show's sixteenth series, he was partnered with BBC newsreader and journalist Kate Silverton. The couple were eliminated on week 9 in Blackpool, leaving in eighth place.
For the seventeenth series, he was partnered with socialite and chef, Emma Weymouth. the billionaire's daughter also is the richest person to do Strictly. They were eliminated on week 7, leaving in ninth place.
| Series | Partner | Place | Average Score |
| 11 | Abbey Clancy | 1st | 35.6 |
| 12 | Alison Hammond | 10th | 24.6 |
| 13 | Helen George | 6th | 33.0 |
| 14 | Daisy Lowe | 8th | 31.8 |
| 15 | Gemma Atkinson | 2nd | 31.0 |
| 16 | Kate Silverton | 8th | 25.0 |
| 17 | Emma Weymouth | 9th | 27.0 |
Highest and lowest scoring performances per dance
| Dance | Partner | Highest | Partner | Lowest |
| American Smooth | Abbey Clancy Gemma Atkinson | 39 | Alison Hammond | 26 |
| Argentine Tango | Kate Silverton | 23 | ||
| Cha-Cha-Cha | Daisy Lowe Abbey Clancy | 30 | Emma Weymouth | 19 |
| Charleston | Abbey Clancy | 36 | Alison Hammond | 27 |
| Foxtrot | Abbey Clancy | 35 | Alison Hammond | 22 |
| Jive | Gemma Atkinson | 30 | Alison Hammond | 21 |
| Paso Doble | Gemma Atkinson | 38 | Abbey Clancy | 32 |
| Quickstep | Abbey Clancy | 38 | Gemma Atkinson | 29 |
| Rumba | Abbey Clancy | 34 | Kate Silverton | 20 |
| Salsa | Abbey Clancy | 40 | Gemma Atkinson | 26 |
| Samba | Abbey Clancy | 39 | Kate Silverton | 20 |
| Showdance | Abbey Clancy | 38 | Gemma Atkinson | 37 |
| Something-athon | Helen George | 7 | Abbey Clancy Gemma Atkinson | 3 |
| Tango | Abbey Clancy | 35 | Emma Weymouth | 22 |
| Viennese Waltz | Helen George | 39 | Kate Silverton | 26 |
| Waltz | Abbey Clancy | 40 | Gemma Atkinson | 26 |
Abbey Clancy
On the eleventh series Skorjanec was partnered with model Abbey Clancy.Alison Hammond
On the twelfth series Skorjanec was partnered with Alison Hammond.- Note: Donny Osmond was a guest judge for the third week
Helen George
Daisy Lowe
On the fourteenth series Skorjanec was partnered with model Daisy Lowe.Gemma Atkinson
On the fifteenth series Skorjanec was partnered with model Gemma Atkinson.Kate Silverton
On the sixteenth series Skorjanec was partnered with journalist and newsreader Kate Silverton.- Score was awarded by guest judge Alfonso Ribeiro
Emma Thynn, Viscountess Weymouth
- Score was awarded by guest judge Alfonso Ribeiro
Dance tours and other professional engagements
In 2018 Skorjanec and Manrara announced dates for their 2019 UK Tour "Remembering The Movies" and also announced appearances at the 2019 "Dancing With The Stars Weekends".