When we catch up with Karen Hauer on a rainy winter morning, she’s her usual perky self as tells us she’s living alone during lockdown – although she has got her three dogs for company. “They’re troublemakers and keep me on my toes,” she says, laughing.
The Strictly professional dancer had an amazing series on the latest run of the show, making it to the final with Made In Chelsea’s Jamie Laing. And when we chat to Karen, 38, she speaks highly of Jamie, describing him as “like a brother” to her.
When she’s not working on her dance routines, Karen is a fitness fanatic and tells us about her latest venture during lockdown – training her followers with a series of Insta Live workouts and bootcamp classes. “Mentally it’s a boost for my confidence, motivation and feeling good about myself,” she says of her passion for exercise.
Here, Karen, who was married to former Strictly pro Kevin Clifton for three years, says she’s excited to grow older, explains why she’s not up for joining a dating app and reveals how she gets those incredible abs…
So Karen, how are you finding lockdown life?
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A CITY OF TWO HALVES
There's a holiday for every budget to be found in Dubai, as OK!'s Faith Richardson discovered
'Christmas is a double whammy'
Chef James Martin on the pressures of dividing his time between his restaurants and his family over the festivities
LEARN HOW TO PLEASE YOURSELF
The festive season can be an incredibly stressful time, particularly for people-pleasers who struggle to put their own needs first
'There's a bit of faking it until you make it'
Actor Paul Mescal on entering the Gladiator II arena, building a blockbuster body for his role as fighter Lucius Verus, and heading up an A-list cast of Hollywood's finest stars
THE A-LIST HAIL HOLLYWOOD'S BIG HITTERS
A line-up of the film world's best-known faces attended this year's Governors Awards to celebrate lifetime achievements
'I think we arrived right on time'
The stars of the long-awaited film Wicked, Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, tell us why its themes are so relevant right now and why the musical is so dear to their hearts
'No one knows who I am'
Having first found fame on social media, GK Barry has become the breakout star of this year's I'm A Celebrity
'I still pinch myself about how we met'
Now legally married, MAFS Uk’s Adam and Tayah Aveling are looking forward to Christmas with their daughter and welcoming baby number two in 2025
THE ROYAL WEEK
It was a sad week for Queen Camilla, but a good week for the royal family’s charities with visits to hospitals and homeless centres
WILLIAM AND KATE'S MAGICAL CHRISTMAS
After a challenging year for the royal family, the Prince and Princess of Wales plan to give their children an unforgettable time filled with fun and festivities
