Janette Manrara opened up about the challenges she faces mothering her one-year-old daughter, Lyra.

Strictly Come Dancing’s Janette Manrara took to social media to give her fans insight into the challenges of parenting.

The It Take Two host shared a clip on her story looking solemn after confessing her day was “not easy,”

Although she didn’t say anything, Janette could be seen in a reflective state as she looked out the window and then into her camera with a knowing look.

The 40-year-old penned: “Just dropped Lyra off at nursery … She still cries and it is still not easy. BUT … 3-5min after I’m gone she’s having the time of her life! I see you baby girl, I see you.”

Janette welcomed Lyra in the summer of 2023 with her husband and Strictly professional Aljaz Skorjanec.

Janette Manrara on her Instagram story (Image: Instagram)

Their “miracle baby” arrived after their marriage in 2017 and more than two years after they had been trying to conceive.

Last year, the choreographer revealed that the pregnancy announcement came just when she feared her dream of becoming a mother seemed unlikely.

As she approached her 40th birthday, Janette had consulted for IVF treatment but made the shock discovery that she was already pregnant.

Janette and Aljaz welcomed their daughter Lyra in 2023 (Image: Instagram)

Janette previously told Express.co.uk that it’s been “emotional” for her seeing Lyra watch Aljaz return to the Strictly dancefloor alongside Tasha Ghouri after his two year hiatus.

She stated: “Honestly, it’s emotional. Lyra and I came in to watch one of their group numbers get recorded.

“When she saw Aljaz on the floor and dancing and the lights of the studio, her eyes lit up and she was just so happy.”

The TV star added: “I think more than that, Aljaz and I’s eyes lit up. He was just emotional knowing that his daughter and wife were there.

“It was such a full-circle moment because Strictly has been such an ama