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Strictly Star 'Very Upset' After Being 'Axed' From Popular BBC Series After 13 Years
Karen Hauer departs after 13 years as part of a producer-led reshuffle bringing new presenters and dancers for the 2026 BBC Strictly Come Dancing series.
- Longtime professional Karen Hauer will leave Strictly Come Dancing after 13 years, having learned of the decision last week, according to an insider.
- Aiming for a fresh start in 2026, the BBC is planning a comprehensive overhaul to bring in new faces after all the drama in recent years and create a new era.
- Beyond Hauer, reports indicate that Gorka Marquez, Luba Mushtuk, and Michelle Tsiakkas are also departing, as an insider says, 'Karen is the latest professional dancer to be told her contract will not be renewed this year.'
- While Karen was reportedly "very upset," sources indicated she is attempting to remain positive with plans to focus on choreography and fitness industry work.
- These exits follow the departure of presenters Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, marking significant shifts for the 2026 season as the roster undergoes changes, with Aljaž Škorjanec now the longest-standing professional dancer.
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