Strictly's Karen Hauer puts on brave face in dance-off amid marriage split

15 October 2023 , 19:35

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Strictly's Karen Hauer puts on brave face in dance-off amid marriage split

Strictly Come Dancing fans shared an outpouring of support for "total pro" Karen Hauer on Sunday night as she found herself in the dreaded dance-off amid news that her marriage to Jordan Wyn-Jones had come to an end.

Karen, 41, is partnered with comedian and TV presenter Eddie Kadi in this year's BBC dance competition and despite hitting the heights with the first 10 of the series last week, awarded by Shirley Ballas, the duo found themselves in the dreaded dance-off this week after failing to impress the judges with their American Smooth to Sex Bomb by Tom Jones.

The duo went up against Jody Cundy and his pro partner Jowita Przystal, who performed their Salsa to Samba de Janeiro by Bellini again. After both couples had danced a second time, the judges delivered their verdicts as they unanimously saved Eddie and Karen, resulting in Jody and Jowita sadly leaving the competition.

Strictly Come Dancing fans shared an outpouring of support for "total pro" Karen Hauer on Sunday night as she found herself in the dreaded dance-off amid news that her marriage to Jordan Wyn-Jones had come to an end (BBC)

Taking to social media, viewers were quick to praise "total pro" Karen as they also shared their confusion about her and Eddie being in the dance-off. One person said: "Karen is a total pro, isn’t she? Respect to that woman! #Strictly", a different account put: "Eddie & Karen in the dance off!?…What!? #Strictly", while another follower wrote: "Disappointed Eddie and Karen are in the bottom two!"

It comes as Karen, who was previously married to former Strictly pro Kevin Clifton, married Jordan in June 2022 but was seen without her wedding ring when she showed up at the Pride of Britain Awards last weekend. A source has since told The Mirror: "Karen and Jordan have had a tough time in the past few months and decided to split. It's obviously very sad for both of them, but there's no ill-will whatsoever. The split is amicable, and they wish each other the best."

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Karen bravely took to the dance floor on Saturday night after the news went public, performing the American Smooth with Eddie but the pair failed to ignite a fire with the judges this time around, being given 24 out of 40. This resulted in the duo being in the dreaded dance-off on Sunday night, where they were saved by the judges.

Olivia Wheeler