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Episode Date: March 14, 2026

Strictly Come Dancing undergoes major changes, dropping several professional dancers including Luba Mushtuk, Karen Hauer, Nadiya Bychkova, Michelle Tsiakkas, and Gorka Márquez. Karen Hauer, a veteran since 2012, is among those let go. Luba Mushtuk is devastated, while Katya Jones, Carlos Gu, and Johannes Radebe are set to stay. Aljaž Škorjanecs return is uncertain, and Neil Jones and Nancy Xu may appear in group numbers. The changes signal a fresh start amid past criticisms and controversies. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[e-mail] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [e-mail]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/484b1697f0642b3c

It's March 14. Let's get into entertainment and celebrity news. Strictly come dancing is undergoing a major shake-up with several professional dancers suddenly dropped from the lineup. Luba Mushhtook, who joined the show in 2018, is among those let go, along with Karen Hauer, Nadia Bikova, Michelle Tziakas, and Gorka, Marquez. This comes after host Tess Daily and Claudia Winkleman stepped away earlier. Sources say the changes signal and out, with the old and end with the new approach. approach for the BBC series. Karen Hauer, a veteran since 2012, learned her contract won't be renewed just days ago. She's one of the longest serving female pros, but never won the Glitterball trophy despite reaching the final twice. Luba is feeling absolutely devastated and

has gone quiet, avoiding calls and messages to process the news privately. Insiders note she thought she had more time on the show that's been her life for years. The cuts have hit the dedicated dancers hard after years of commitment. Meanwhile, not everyone is leaving. Katia Jones has signed a new contract, and Carlos Gou, along with Johannes Redebe, are set to stay. Al J. Cori. Korjaniuk looks unlikely to return, while Neil Jones and Nancy Shue won't get celebrity partners, but might appear in group numbers. Bosses seem set on a fresh start amid past criticisms and controversies around the pros. All affected dancers now know their status as the team prepares for a revamp season.

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