Aljaz Skorjanec Speaks Out After Controversial Strictly Come Dancing Incident

Aljaz Addresses the Outburst

Aljaž Škorjanec has finally broken his silence on the 'shocking' outburst that occurred during the Strictly Come Dancing tour in 2022. The dancer, who has returned to this year's show, addressed the incident and denied being abusive backstage.

Aljaz's Response

Speaking to the Daily Star, Aljaž, 34, expressed that it was difficult to read about the incident and found it hurtful. He emphasized that it was out of his control and that the best thing he could do was to keep his chin up and move forward.

Departure from Strictly

Upon leaving Strictly Come Dancing, Aljaž stated that he was pursuing an acting career. He reflected on how the show had changed his life in his early 20s, giving him a platform to showcase his passion for dance and calling it an honor.

Details of the Incident

Reports suggest that during a drunken night out on the tour two years ago, Aljaž was involved in a serious altercation with a female dancer that left her feeling uncomfortable. While some pros settled down over time, it is claimed that Aljaž continued to seek out the high life.

Response from BBC

Both BBC Studios and a BBC spokesperson have addressed the situation, with the spokesperson stating that they did not recognize the claims against Aljaž and that it was his decision to leave the show in 2022.