Strictly Come Dancing Star Struggles Ahead of Live Show

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Karen Carney, a star of Strictly Come Dancing, has admitted that her body is "in bits" ahead of the live show this weekend. As part of Icons Week, the remaining contestants will pay tribute to some of the greatest music legends, with Karen and her partner Carlos Gu set to perform a Rumba routine to Celine Dion's music. Despite finding the routine physically demanding, Karen confessed that she has surprised herself by falling in love with the dance style, despite struggling with its physical demands.

Key Takeaways:

  • Karen Carney has admitted that her body is "in bits" ahead of the live show, due to the physical demands of the Rumba routine.
  • Karen and her partner Carlos Gu will pay tribute to Celine Dion with a Rumba routine on Saturday night.
  • The routine has been a surprise hit for Karen, who has fallen in love with the dance style.
  • Karen and Carlos received a score of 27 for their previous routine, leaving them ninth on the leaderboard.
  • Alex Kingston and Johannes Radebe are currently at the top of the leaderboard with a total score of 36.
  • Chris Robshaw became the latest person to leave the competition last weekend.

Statistics:

  • Karen and Carlos received a score of 27 for their previous routine.
  • The duo is currently ninth on the leaderboard.
  • Alex Kingston and Johannes Radebe have a total score of 36 and are currently at the top of the leaderboard.
  • Chris Robshaw was eliminated from the competition last weekend.

Sources:

  • Strictly Come Dancing, BBC One, Saturday, 6:25pm.
  • It Takes Two, BBC iPlayer.
  • It Takes Two with Janette Manrara, Friday, [no specific date mentioned].