July 9th 2024.
The Strictly curse has made its mark on a few occasions... Karen Hauer, a professional on Strictly Come Dancing, has hinted that there may be some victims of the so-called "Strictly curse" that viewers are unaware of. As the longest-serving pro on the popular BBC show, Karen has seen many celebrities and fellow dancers come and go since she first appeared on our screens in 2012.
It's no secret that Strictly has caused some drama in the love department over the years, with relationships crumbling as contestants spend long hours together rehearsing and performing. One of the most infamous examples is Seann Walsh and Katya Jones, who made headlines in 2018 when they were caught sharing a steamy kiss, leading to the end of Seann's relationship and Katya's divorce from fellow dancer Neil Jones. However, according to Karen, there may be other couples who have also experienced the curse but have kept it under wraps.
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In an interview with new! magazine, Karen spoke about the curse, saying, "I've seen things. I'm not going to talk about them. It exists. It's there. Whoever wants to go and play, that's on them." She acknowledged that spending so much time with a partner during training can lead to a close and personal connection, but she has never crossed that line out of respect for her job and the people she works with.
Karen is not the only one who has commented on the Strictly curse. Co-presenter Claudia Winkleman shared her thoughts a couple of years ago, stating that she understands how intense the experience can be and that she doesn't believe in the curse. She also mentioned that many contestants have come on the show single and may have found love during their time on the show. She believes that the experience of being part of Strictly can be intoxicating, but it's not necessarily the reason for any romances that may occur.
Apart from the drama and scandal, Strictly has also brought happiness to some single contestants. Stacey Dooley and Kevin Clifton were runners-up in 2018, but they confirmed their relationship in April the following year and now have a child together. Pro dancer Dianne Buswell also found love on the show with her celebrity partner Joe Sugg. They were together before the show, and their relationship only grew stronger during their time on Strictly.
But it's not just the contestants who have found love on Strictly. Countdown star Rachel Riley started dating her dance partner Pasha Kovalev in 2013, and they married in 2019 and now have two daughters. Pro dancers Kai Widdrington and Nadiya Bychkova also went public with their romance in 2022, shocking viewers who were convinced he was in a relationship with his 2021 partner AJ Odudu.
In the same series, John Whaite also made history as part of the first male-male partnership with Johannes Radebe. And although sparks flew between them, nothing was pursued, and John is now happily married to graphic designer Paul Atkins. It just goes to show that Strictly can bring happy endings too.
The new season of Strictly Come Dancing is set to air on BBC later this year, with the pro line-up already confirmed and the celebrity cast to be announced in a few weeks. While the broadcaster is keeping a tight lid on the participants, rumors are already swirling about who might be taking part. Names like Hannah Waddingham, Martin Roberts, and Chris McCausland have been thrown into the mix, with the latter potentially becoming the show's first-ever blind star.
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