STRICTLY SMILING Karen Hauer is all smiles as she returns to TV days after devastating Strictly axeSTRICTLY Come Dancing’s Karen Hauer appeared in high spirits as she returned to the small screen tonight. The star was all smiles as she chatted with host Angela Scanlon on the BBC2 episode, appearing in high spirits. Karen made no reference of Strictly or her shock axing, with the show thought to have been pre-recorded. It was revealed on Tuesday that Karen, who is Strictly’s longest serving female pro, had become the latest dancer to be let go ahead of the 2026 series. A source told the outlet: “Karen is the latest professional dancer to be told her contract will not be renewed this year.

Source: The Star March 13, 2026 23:28 UTC