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Karen Hauer & Other Pros Dropped from Strictly

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Strictly Come Dancings Karen Hauer, along with several pros, faces contract non-renewal, marking a significant shake-up. Despite initial upset, Karen, supported by her boyfriend and co-stars, attends a gala, showcasing resilience. Producers aim to refresh the cast, potentially keeping some pros in group numbers.

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Karen Hauer & Other Pros Dropped from Strictly

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Entertainment & Celebrity News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Karen Hauer & Other Pros Dropped from Strictly. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

Entertainment stories making news on March 19, Karen Hower strictly come dancing's longest serving professional dancer after 13 years on the show has been dropped from the BBC series. Producers informed her earlier this month that her contract won't be renewed part of a larger shake-up affecting several pros. Other dances let go include Nadia, Baikova, Michelle Siacas, Luba Moustak, and Gorka Marquez. Insiders say the entire pro line-up could see major changes, with some like Carlos Gu and Johannes Rodebe staying on. Karen was very upset at first, but she put on a brave face for her first public outing since the news. Her boyfriend Simon Davidson stood by her side, along with former co-stars like Tasha and Helen George. The group attended a gala at the Bloomsbury Ballroom for the London Cabaret Club in partnership with the King's Trust. Karen looked glamorous in a black-off-the-shoulder gown while Tasha wore an eye-catching leather dress. Bosses seemed set on refreshing the cast amid past

controversies, though some pros might still appear in group numbers. Karen never won the glitter ball, but reached the final once. Dean and his sponsor by our partner, check out the episode description. Comfort, you can hear, sound you can relax into, S-O-L-I, solely pillow dot com.

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