Strictly Come Dancing star Karen Hauer has been flooded with support after surviving the first elimination of the series alongside celebrity dance partner Paul Merson.
The BBC One dance contest kicked off earlier this month but this weekend marked the true start of the competition as all 15 couples performed for the viewers' support for the first time.
The scores from week one of the competition were added to the new scores received after their second performances before the voting lines were opened for fans to support their favourites ahead of the first dance-off and exit of the 2024 series. READ MORE: BBC Strictly Come Dancing confirms first special of 2024 after first shock elimination During week two of the competition, former footballer Paul and pro dancer Karen got the studio bouncing along with his joyful salsa to Fireball by Pitbull while wearing pink leopard trousers and a pink floral Hawaiian-style shirt.
The former Arsenal midfielder picked up a score of 15, bringing his total to 32, for his performance which featured some dramatic lifts.
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