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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.
Karen has now gushed about her brilliant celebrity partner Eddie on Instagram (Instagram)
Karen, 41, is partnered with comedian and TV presenter Eddie Kadi in this year's BBC dance competition (Instagram)After making it to another week, Karen has now gushed about her brilliant celebrity partner Eddie on Instagram. Karen shared a number of snaps of herself and Eddie laughing and smiling together during rehearsals. Alongside the sweet snaps, she penned: "Well that was a close call. Happy to be coming back to the dance floor with my best pal and partner in dance crime. I’ll always be proud of you. Thank you for all your lovely comments and support."
Last night, 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!"
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Karen put on a brave face last night amid her marriage split from husband Jordan. The Strictly Come Dancing professional, 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."
Karen bravely took to the dance floor this weekend after the news went public, performing the American Smooth with Eddie, and putting her personal life on the backburner as she threw herself into the dance.
The remaining twelve couples will take to the dancefloor when Strictly Come Dancing returns on Saturday 21 October at 6.35pm, with the results show on Sunday 22 October at 7:15pm on BBC One.