Karen Hauer: From Strictly to Stepping Out

0:00On April 29th, Karen Hower, the 43-year-old dancer, just got cut from strictly come dancing after over a decade on the show. She's the longest-serving female pro, but now she's bouncing back with a fresh gig in the theater revival of Stepping Out. In the play, she steps into the role of Mavis, the tap dance teacher guiding a rag-tag group through classes in a big charity show. This comes right after a wave of cuts at the BBC, where pros like Nadia Bikova, Michelle Siakas, Luba Mushtuk, and Gorka Marquez also got the axe. Insiders say it's all about refreshing the lineup, and everyone knew their fate ahead of time. Karen opened up back in March at a dog event, calling the whole thing stressful and emotional. She credited her four dogs for helping her push through, saying it's just part of life's ups and downs. The director, Chris Jordan, is hyped about her joining the summer production. He praised her strictly mentoring skills, saying it'll be a perfect fit and tons of fun for everyone involved.

1:01Karen's dance with stars like Harry Iconet's Arietti, Paul Mercen, and Eddie Coddy, even hitting the final once with Mark Wright back in 20. 14. She's landing solid, proving talent like hers, keeps the rhythm going strong. Stay in the know with entertainment and celebrity news today, AI-powered updates. I'm Corey with The Story.