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Lucy Wigley

‘It’s been incredibly stressful’: Karen Hauer says her dogs have helped her cope with Strictly exit

Karen Hauer attends the 2026 InterTalent x BAFTA Networking Breakfast at BAFTA Piccadilly .

Karen Hauer is leaving Strictly Come Dancing after 14 years serving as a professional dancer on the iconic show.

The longest-serving female professional dancer on the series, Venezuelan-born Karen delivered news of her exit through a video posted on Instagram.

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