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'Strictly Come Dancing' Winner Aliona Vilani Leaves Show

Professional dancer Aliona Vilani has announced she will not be returning for what would be her eighth season of "Strictly Come Dancing."

'Strictly Come Dancing' Winner Aliona Vilani Leaves Show

BBC

Posted: 7:28 a.m. EST Dec 22, 2015

Shortly after winning "Strictly Come Dancing's" 13th season, professional dancer Aliona Vilani has announced she will not be returning to the show. (Video via BBC)

She tweeted, "Going into this Strictly Come Dancing Series13, I decided that no matter what would happen, it will be my last one."

"The Wanted" singer Jay McGuiness helped Vilani capture her second win in seven seasons.

Vilani still has one last live tour in early 2016 before she says goodbye to the show for good. (Video via BBC)

This video includes images from Getty Images.

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