KAREN Hauer is the longest-serving female professional dancer on Strictly Come Dancing.
But who is the dancer, when she hangs up her shoes and isn’t on camera? Here’s everything you need to know about the Strictly professional.
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Who is Karen Hauer?
Karen was born on April 20 1982 and she is a Venezuelan-American dancer, who joined Strictly as a pro dancer in 2012.
Although she has yet to win the show, she is a firm fan-favourite.
She has also won several awards including US Amateur American Rhythm National Champion and World Mambo Champion.
In 2009, she competed on US show So You Think You Can Dance.
She joined Strictly Come Dancing as a pro dancer in 2012.
Who is Karen Hauer dating now?
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Karen has been married three times in her life, but she is currently dating ex-rugby star Simon Davidson.
The couple became Instagram official in January when Karen uploaded a snap of the pair on a hike.
In 2022, Karen married Jordan Wyn-Jones but the pair were reportedly already estranged by the following year.
Speaking to The Mail on Sunday, Jordan said: “I’m incredibly sad not to be in Karen’s life, and not be on this journey with her but we’re not right for each other in terms of her career.
“‘I will always admire her for her career but it took her away from me a lot. She’d be away and I’d be at home on my own.”
When did Karen Hauer split from Kevin Clifton?
Karen split from her second husband, Kevin Clifton, in 2018, just three years after the couple tied the knot.
Kevin is a former Strictly professional dancer, who proposed to Karen on stage during a performance of Burn the Floor.
Since 2019, Kevin has been dating TV presenter and journalist (and his former Strictly partner) Stacey Dooley.
Who has Karen Hauer been partnered with in the past?
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Karen has been partnered with some of the biggest stars on British TV, throughout her time on Strictly.
Although she has not made it past round five on the show since it’s 19th series, she was the runner up with Jaime Lang.
She has also danced with Essex boy Mark Wright, TV presenter Jeremy Vine and Pop Idol winner Will Young.
Why did Karen Hauer change her surname?
Karen reverted back to her former surname of Hauer after her divorce from Kevin.
Before marrying Kevin, Karen had been married before to her former dance partner Matthew Hauer.
The couple split in 2009.
