"Strictly Come Dancing fans speculate a possible feud between dancer Karen Hauer and head judge Shirley Ballas"

Viewers convinced there's tension

Fans of the popular show Strictly Come Dancing are buzzing with speculation over a potential feud between professional dancer Karen Hauer and head judge Shirley Ballas. The rumors started after the latest episode in which presenter and comedian Eddie Kadi and his partner Karen performed the Cha Cha Cha to mixed reviews.

Harsh critique raises eyebrows

While the couple received a score of 21 points from the judges, it was Shirley Ballas' critique that caught everyone's attention. She didn't hold back, particularly focusing on the choreography. She criticized the pair for dancing on their toes, not maintaining a straight leg, and not having the right posture.

Karen's history with Shirley adds fuel to the fire

Many fans believe that the tension between Karen and Shirley goes beyond just the show. Shirley used to mentor Karen's ex-husband, professional dancer Kevin Clifton, and their divorce in 2018 may have created a rift between the two. Fans took to social media to discuss their observations, with one writing, "I’ve always got the impression that Shirley and Karen don’t get along."

Fans come to Karen's defense

Viewers were quick to rally behind Karen, expressing their frustration that Eddie was caught in the middle of the possible feud. They argued that the critique should have focused more on his performance rather than the choreography, which is beyond his control. Even judge Craig Revel Horwood joined in, noting that he said nothing about Eddie's performance during the critique.

Outpouring of agreement on social media

As fans flooded a Reddit thread discussing the potential feud, many shared their thoughts and observations. One fan noticed that Karen looked "fuming" after the critique, while another expressed annoyance at critiques that focus on choreography, as it is not in the celebrities' hands. The comments received widespread agreement and further fueled speculation.