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Strictly bloodbath continues as Karen Hauer and Katya Jones ‘in firing line for axe’

They're both long-running stars of the show

The Strictly bloodbath isn’t over yet, with two more professional dancers reportedly under threat of being axed.

Katya Jones, 36, and Karen Hauer, 43, are the latest stars to be facing the chop, with “difficult conversations” allegedly taking place behind the scenes…

Katya Jones in a Strictly promo picture
Katya’s slot on the show is reportedly on the line (Credit: BBC)
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Professionals Katya Jones and Karen Hauer under threat amid Strictly bloodbath

Karen and Katya, who have been on the show since 2012 and 2017 respectively, are the latest stars to find themselves in the firing line amid the ongoing culling of pro dancers.

“Difficult conversations” are reportedly taking place, with Katya and Karen facing a nervy wait to find out whether they’ll be appearing in the 2026 series.

Karen is the show’s current longest-serving pro dancer, having appeared in 14 series since 2012. In that time, her highest finish has been second with Jamie Laing. Katya, meanwhile, has appeared in 10 series, winning the Glitterball Trophy with Joe McFadden in 2017.

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Karen Hauer in a Strictly promo shot

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Gorka Marquez in a Strictly promo picture
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Robert Emlyn Slater
Freelance Writer