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Karen Hauer hints there have been secret victims of the Strictly curse as she gives VERY awkward answer to question about Giovanni Pernice after his shock exit from show


The BBC show has long been known for the 'curse' that befalls some contestants who end up dating their dance partner, despite some being already in relationships.

Karen acknowledged the celebrity contestants and their dance partners spend hours 'up close and personal' together during rehearsals but she has never gone 'there' because she respects her job and the people she works with. While it's been claimed that BBC bosses have banned the cast from discussing the 'bullying row', Shirley Ballas, the show's head judge, has previously spoken out in support of Giovanni saying 'the truth will come out'. Earlier this month Shirley and fellow judge Anton Du Beke showed their support for Giovanni by teaching at his Ballando dance workshop.

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