Entertainment & Celebrity News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! - Strictly Come Dancing: Pros Out, New Faces In

Episode Date: March 15, 2026

Strictly Come Dancing undergoes major cast changes, with five professional dancers, including Karen Hauer and Gorka Marquez, not having their contracts renewed. Aljaz Skorjanec, one of the remaining dancers, expresses mixed feelings about the shake-up, while fans express disappointment and anger. Karen Hauer, the longest-serving female pro, remains silent on the matter, as fans rally behind her. Insiders hint at a focus on fresh talent, with Carlos Gu and Johannes Radebe potentially staying on. 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/c0bae8b059860dde

From the Daily News Now Network, this is entertainment and celebrity news today. Strictly come dancing has seen a huge cast shake-up, with five professional dances leaving the show. Fans are calling at a bloodbath after Karen Hauer, Gorka Marquez, Nadia Bikova, Lubamushhtuk, and Michelle Seyakas got the news that their contracts won't be renewed. Pro dancer Al Jax Gorginek finally spoke out about the changes. He called it sad to see colleagues go, but exciting for fresh faces and new internet. He supports whatever the bosses decide and said return announcements come later. Karen Hauer, the longest serving female pro since joining in 2012, seems distraught. She posted casual photos with her dogs, Joey and Marley, on social media,

looking relaxed in her dressing gown, but not addressing the exit yet. Fans flooded her post with support, many furious at the decision. They said things like, they've loved her for years and can't watch without her, questioning why the BBC is letting favorites go. Insiders say it's all about out with the old and in with the new. All pros know their status now, and while Al Jaws might not return, Carlos Gou and Johannes Radebe look set to stay. Thanks to our sponsor for helping bring you this episode.

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