- Former Strictly Come Dancing professional Kristina Rihanoff has suggested the BBC show should take a year-long break.
- Her recommendation follows reports that five professional dancers, including Karen Hauer, will not have their contracts renewed for 2026, alongside the departure of presenters Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman.
- Rihanoff described the annual contract renewal process for professional dancers as
- She criticised the reported decision to let go of Karen Hauer, the show's longest-serving professional, calling it a
- Rihanoff also discussed establishing the Robin Windsor Contribution to Dance Award and aims to create a scholarship fund for talented young dancers in honour of her late co-star.
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