UPDATE: Strictly Come Dancing professional Karen Hauer has broken her silence following what she described as a “harsh” score from the judges during the show’s Icons Week on October 25, 2023. Hauer, alongside her celebrity partner Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, delivered a stunning Argentine Tango to Usher’s hit “Caught Up,” which earned them a total of 30 points.
Tensions flared as the judging panel expressed conflicting opinions. While judges Motsi Mabuse and Anton Du Beke praised the performance, Craig Revel Horwood and Shirley Ballas offered harsh criticism, leaving Hauer visibly puzzled. “I thought it was Icons Week, right? Or did I miss it?” she was overheard saying as she and Aikines-Aryeetey made their way to the Clauditorium.
On the spin-off show It Takes Two airing on October 31, host Fleur East directly addressed the divisive performance. Hauer expressed her disappointment, stating, “It’s just a shame sometimes… I thought we had fun and had a beautiful balance.” She further emphasized, “If you want me to do an Argentine Tango classical then give me the music and I’ll do it. I got the assignment and that was the assignment.”
The emotional rollercoaster continued as Hauer responded to East’s inquiry about avoiding the Argentine Tango in the future, humorously stating, “Probably.” She noted the judges’ difficult role while wishing they had appreciated her and Aikines-Aryeetey’s efforts more.
As the weekend approaches, fans are eagerly anticipating the next episode of Strictly Come Dancing, set to air on BBC One and iPlayer this Saturday at 6:55 PM. Will Hauer and Aikines-Aryeetey’s next performance sway the judges’ opinions? Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
This ongoing saga highlights the emotional stakes for contestants on reality TV and the high-pressure environment of competitive dance. As fans rally behind their favorites, the fallout from this week’s scoring continues to spark discussions across social media platforms, making it a must-watch event.
