Karen is hoping to follow in Anton Du Beke's footsteps
Exclusive: Karen Hauer on her dream of being a Strictly judge, Giovanni Pernice's exit and hopes for 2024 partnerhas proved herself to be one of the show's most-loved stars. But after 12 years, the 42-year-old is hoping to follow in the footsteps of her co-star"I still feel like the new kid on the block," said Karen ahead of her 13th year as a," she explained. "I feel really experienced in it, and it's just a joy to be asked back because you're never sure.
During her time on the show, Karen has trained and danced with the likes of Will Young, Jamie Laing, and was partnered with Jayde Adams in one of the 2022 season's same-sex couples. While she's yet to find out who she'll be paired with this year, Karen is hoping her celebrity partner will embrace the "nuts""I just want somebody that is going to enjoy it and open to being out of their comfort zone," she said.
Following the success of their debut show Firedance, the duo are embarking on their biggest-ever UK tour. In 2025, the pair will bring a range of iconic dances to the stage as they take audiences on a journey through time, from the clandestine speakeasy bars of New York to the Burlesque Cabaret Clubs of the mid-1900's.Opening up about her and Gorka's strong bond, Karen revealed the pair became "best friends" after realising just how much they had in common.
"All of a sudden we were like, 'Wow, we have a lot in common'. We both speak Spanish, we both like the same music, and we both have the same humour. It just works."While the pair take their work seriously, they also "like to have fun," said Karen. "He keeps me on my toes, but he's literally one of my best friends.
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