Strictly star Karen Carney opened up about a health problem that may impact her time in the ballroom during an appearance on the latest episode of It Takes Two.
This Saturday, the former Lioness, who was one of the last stars revealed to be competing, is set to perform the tango to Training Season by Dua Lipa, along with partner Carlos Gu.
As we know, the Tango is all about frame, and Karen’s has been the topic of discussion among the judges. But when host Fleur East asked Karen how she was adapting, she got an unexpected answer.
Strictly star Karen Carney has a ‘curved spine’
“Posture doesn’t come easy to me, it’s a real physical challenge,” Karen admitted. “Like, it’s really, really hard. I have the posture aid.”
“Her spine is curved in, so she can’t fully open, not with her shoulder but her spine,” Carlos added.
Karen then went on to add that “it’s a challenge, but it’s a challenge I’ll improve on, and with this guy I’m trying my best”.
‘Best dance of the night’
After week one, Karen and Carlos have a tough act to follow. During the first Strictly Come Dancing live show on Saturday night, Karen and Carlos performed the jive to One Way Or Another by Blondie
The dance was a roaring success, earning the pair 31 out of 40 possible points and putting them at the top of the leaderboard.
This feat was extra significant because Karen was the first footballer to achieve that score in 18 years.
Responding to the dance, head judge Shirley Ballas showered the pair with praise, saying: “It was just sensational, best dance of the night for me.” Anton Du Beke echoed these sentiments, adding: “That is the way to end a show, with the best dance of the night.”
While Craig Revel Horwood scored them a seven, the rest of the panel scored them an eight. The performance led viewers to affirm that Karen was their new favourite to win.
Strictly star Karen Carney reflects
Reflecting on the moment, Karen said: “I loved the song and loved the work that we did in the training room, and the aim was to go out and have fun and enjoy it. Honestly, as soon as it kicked in, the music, I was like: ‘Oh this is so much fun!'”
Carlos added: “To be honest, I had no idea she could pull out the dance like that. I was surprised. In the middle of the dance I could feel her energy was boost, and I had to keep up!”
So, in other words, never underestimate a Lioness.
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