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Strictly stars outraged at show bosses axing 'fit and committed' longest-serving professional dancer Karen Hauer amid ageism row
The Venezuelan-American star's job on the BBC dance show is under threat 12 years after she joined back in 2012 following her early elimination from the current series in week three with Paul Merson.
Insiders say staff on the show are furious at the idea of axing Ms Hauer, with one source citing it as being 'another Arlene Phillips' situation following claims Strictly bosses want to have a refresh of their line up. She had been on the show since its launch in 2004 but chiefs decided to replaced her by series five winner Alesha Dixon, who was 30 at the time - 35 years Dame Arlene's junior, and was significantly less experienced in ballroom dance. Since joining Strictly, Ms Hauer has been paired with the likes of Radio 2 DJ Jeremy Vine, the late Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers and Sunday Brunch host Simon Rimmer.
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