Ex-Strictly Come Dancing pro Joanne Clifton made a surprise engagement announcement on the show “It Takes Two,” shared by host Fleur East. Joanne, aged 41, took to Instagram earlier today to reveal her plans to marry AJ Jenks, posting photos of the couple with the caption, “Got bored… so we’re getting married. Cheers!”
During her appearance on “It Takes Two,” Joanne confirmed her engagement for the first time on TV. Co-host Fleur East welcomed Joanne back to the show for Choreography Corner, mentioning her current stage performances in Faulty Towers the Play and her recent engagement.
Acknowledging the news, Joanne humorously commented on her outfit, joking about wearing a white dress. Fleur extended congratulations, expressing joy for Joanne.
Renowned for her achievements in ballroom and Latin dancing, Joanne boasts victories in British, Italian, European, and World championships. She graced the stage as a professional on Strictly Come Dancing from 2014 to 2016, culminating in a win with Ore Oduba in her final season.
Since departing Strictly, Joanne has showcased her talent in various stage productions, including Flashdance, The Rocky Horror Show, Shrek the Musical, and The Addams Family. She and actor AJ have been a couple since 2020, garnering well-wishes from celebrities and former Strictly co-stars on their engagement announcement.
Notable figures such as Gorka Marquez, Carlos Gu, Oti Mabuse, and Karen Hauer congratulated the couple on social media, with Stacey Dooley and Kevin Clifton, Joanne’s brother and former Strictly pro, also sharing their excitement online. Kevin posted about Joanne and AJ’s engagement, adding emojis to convey his happiness.
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