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Strictly Come Dancing star Karen Hauer says Dave Myers helped her 'fall back in love with the show' - as she reveals sadness over Giovanni Pernice's departure


The presenter, who toured the world with best friend Si King for a series of popular cookery shows, passed away aged 66 on February 28 following a battle with cancer .

Asked about her favourite celebrity dance partners on Tuesday's edition of Good Morning Britain, she said: I love them all but one that is very close to my heart is Dave Myers, who I absolutely adored. Strictly Come Dancing professional Karen Hauer says Dave Myers helped her 'fall back in love' with the show after she was paired with the Hairy Bikers star in 2013 The BBC launched an investigation after Giovanni, 33, was accused of 'bullying behaviour' while working with celebrity contestants on the dancing show, including Amanda Abbingdon, Ranvir Singh and Laura Whitmore.

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