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Former Strictly star gives blunt verdict on axed dancers: ‘Get rid of them’

Professional dancers Karen Hauer, Gorka Marquez, Nadiya Bychkova, Luba Mushtuk, and Michelle Tsiakkas have all left the show in recent months

The Independent UK

Axed Strictly star says they’re in talks to make surprise return

Dancer spent nine years on the series before getting dropped in major overhaul

The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing confirms returning professional dancers amid departures

Alexis Warr, Amy Dowden and Aljaz Skorjanec are among the returning performers on one of the BBC’s flagship shows.

Evening Standard

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Karen Hauer announces new ‘feel-good’ role after Strictly exit, and she’ll be showcasing some unknown skills

The star is known for her ballroom and Latin-American talent, but she'll have an entirely different talent on display in her new job

Woman & Home

Gorka Marquez ‘steps back’ from Strictly Come Dancing after 10 years

The 35-year-old made the announcement on Instagram.

Evening Standard

Bruno Tonioli weighs into Strictly Come Dancing bloodbath debate: 'that's showbiz!'

EXCLUSIVE The former judge had some advice for the pros who found themselves axed from the BBC dance show

Evening Standard

All the dancers leaving Strictly Come Dancing as BBC shakes up cast

Dance competition series is undergoing a major overhaul ahead of 2026 series

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Strictly star Eddie Kadi on racial unconscious bias after being voted off early: ‘It exists’

Comedian was fourth to leave ‘Strictly’ in 2023 and second out of ‘I’m A Celeb’ two years later

The Independent UK

Nadiya Bychkova confirms Strictly Come Dancing exit after nine years amid BBC shake-up

The news of her departure follows reports that several long-standing professionals will not return to the hit Saturday night dance show

Evening Standard

Strictly exits criticised as 'unfortunate pattern' emerges in 'brutal cull'

The show is coming under constant fire for its ever-evolving line-up

Woman & Home

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

The professional dancer shares 'anxiety' at leaving Strictly, and how her pets have been a huge support

Woman & Home

Strictly Come Dancing: BBC denies ‘axing’ It Takes Two hosts Fleur East and Janette Manrara

Dancing competition is undergoing significant change ahead of 2026 series

The Independent UK

Strictly’s longest-serving female dancer, Karen Hauer, quits show after 14 years

Venezuelan-born dancer posts emotional video saying she plans to take on new projects in other areas

The Guardian - UK

Karen Hauer confirms Strictly exit in tearful message to fans

Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer Karen Hauer has confirmed she’s leaving the show after 14 years.

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The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing’s longest-serving female pro exits show

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Evening Standard

Karen Hauer quits Strictly Come Dancing after 14 years

Hauer made the announcement in a video shared to social media on Saturday morning.

The Independent UK

Karen Hauer confirms she has quit Strictly Come Dancing after 14 years following axed rumours

The long-standing pro will leave the programme to focus on other projects

The Independent UK

Strictly star Aljaž Škorjanec defends BBC’s decision to axe fellow professionals

‘It’s in the best interest of the show,’ dancer says while addressing alleged cast cull

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The Independent UK

Strictly professional quits 2026 tour after being ‘axed’ from series

Tour organisers said they were ‘naturally disappointed’ by the dancer’s decision

Evening Standard

Strictly Come Dancing ‘axes five pro dancers’ including longest-standing favourite in new series shake-up

The reported changes follow a period of transition for the BBC ballroom show after hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman stepped down at the end of the previous season

The Independent UK

Former Strictly pro urges show to take a break after numerous cast departures

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The Independent UK

BBC must take Strictly off air during major behind-the-scenes overhaul, says pro dancer

Kristina Rihanoff spoke of ‘horrendous’ experience pros face while waiting for contract to be renewed

The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing ‘legend’ reportedly survives BBC show’s major revamps

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The Independent UK

Strictly star Katya Jones ‘saved’ from cast cull after BBC ‘axes five professionals’

‘The bosses think she’s a legend,’ source said amid reported string of departures

The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing announces first two celebrities for live tour

Nationwide spectacular is due to commence in January at Birmingham’s Utilita Arena

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