STRICTLY Come Dancing star Janette Manrara has issued a big update after fans were left convinced that she had given birth.
The dancing star confirmed that she would be welcoming a child earlier this year with her co-star hubby, Aljaz Skorjanec.
It will be the first child for the 39 year old dancer from Miami and her partner.
However, despite mounting speculation, Janette took to her Instagram stories to confirm that she is very much still pregnant as she showed off her growing baby bump.
Looking fresh-faced, the star could be seen bouncing gently on a pregnancy ball ahead of the baby's impending arrival.
Revealing she was suffering from back pain, Janette gave her 545,000 followers a much-wanted update on her current state of affairs.
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Speaking to the camera, she said: "Aljaz got me this because my back pain is unbearable and physio and doctor said this would really help, and do you know what, it really does.
"If you know, you know, for those of you that have given birth."
Taking a deep sigh, the star added: "Last little bit, I've had such an amazing pregnancy and I'm just focusing on how beautiful the pregnancy has been and this last little bit, I just gotta… I just gotta ride through.
"Sending all my love team."
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It came as 33 year old Aljaz gave a gushing tribute to his wife which sparked speculation that she may have already given birth.
Aljaz wrote: "Happy sixth (I think) wedding anniversary Bučka. You are definitely in my top three favourite people (right now)."
His fans were quick to spot it and speculate that their baby might have arrived.
One person asked: “The baby is here? !!!!!!!”
A second said: “You’ve had the baby!! Top 3!!!” while another questioned: “Top 3?”
Over the weekend Janette told her followers she had left her home and had gone to London, where her baby was set to be born.
Keeping her fans very much in the loop, Janette explained: “Left to London today for the last weeks/days of pregnancy to be near our doctor.
“Felt quite emotional leaving our house as I knew next time we were home, we would be 3 of us! I cannot wait to meet you.
“What will you be like? What will you look like? What kind of things will you be into? Such a beautiful and exciting new chapter of our lives. Not long now little one…. Not long.”
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