June 25th 2024.
Next on the agenda, Karen Hauer, the renowned star of Strictly Come Dancing, took a moment to reflect on her time spent with the late Dave Myers in a heartfelt tribute. The 42-year-old Venezuelan-American dancer fondly remembered her experience being paired with the Hairy Bikers star back in 2013 and the impact he had on her. In fact, Karen revealed that it was with Dave that she truly began to enjoy the BBC show, after being paired with him in tenth place that year.
As she looked back on their time together, Karen shared how Dave helped her to lighten up and not take herself too seriously. She spoke of him with great admiration and love, months after his passing from cancer at the age of 66. During an appearance on Good Morning Britain, Karen was asked by Susanna Reid to name her favorite celebrity partner. Without hesitation, Karen responded, "I love all of them, but one that is very close to my heart is Dave Myers, the Hairy Biker, who I absolutely adored."
For Karen, Dave was more than just a dance partner - he was a bundle of joy and the reason she began to enjoy Strictly. He showed her that it was okay to be herself and to have fun while entertaining others. Karen fondly remembered how much he loved being on the show and how he always prioritized entertaining the audience over striving for perfection on the dance floor.
Together, Karen and Dave performed various dances, including the Cha-Cha-Cha, the American Smooth, and the Tango. They may not have won the competition, but they certainly won the hearts of viewers. Ultimately, they were eliminated as the sixth couple, with Abbey Clancy and Aljaž Škorjanec taking home the trophy. Interestingly, Susanna Reid, who now co-hosts Good Morning Britain, was Dave's dance partner and runner-up that year with Kevin Clifton.
As Karen continued to reminisce about her time with Dave on the show, she shared how he taught her to have fun and not take things too seriously. She also spoke about their time together on Good Morning Britain, where they shared their love for dancing and for each other. Earlier this month, around 20,000 people paid their respects to Dave on Dave Day, a special event held in his hometown of Barrow-in-Furness. The day was filled with a motorcycle procession, a music concert, and a service of remembrance.
During the service, Dave's best friend and Hairy Biker co-star, Si King, spoke about how much Dave's positivity impacted those around him. Si talked about how Dave's presence was still felt, even though he was no longer with them. Fans also shared their love for Si, who had shared a photo of himself with a bespoke Hairy Bikers' beer and an empty chair next to him, in honor of Dave. The outpouring of love and support for Si and Dave continues, and Karen's touching tribute serves as a beautiful reminder of the special bond she shared with her former partner.
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