STRICTLY pro Karen Hauer has suffered a nasty injury that will keep her from the dance floor until the New Year.
The 39-year-old, who partnered with actor Greg Wise for the current series, was forced to miss last night’s semi-final ensemble performance and won’t appear in next week’s final either.
She explained on Instagram: “So currently I have two things wrong with my knee.
“So there’s a little bit of a tear on my meniscus and then there’s also a little cartilage flap behind my knee but they’re very minor so instead of an op I got a knee injection so that’s good news.”
While she swerved surgery, Karen had to confront her fear of needles with the help of boyfriend Jordan Jones.
She continued: “I mean, I am terrified of injections and needles. I hate needles so I’m glad that it happened already.
“I pretty much bit off Jordan’s jacket, but at least I’m not going into surgery which is good for now.”
“I need to rest for a couple of days and then I start rehab on Monday.”
Outlining her plan for the coming days, she said: “Strengthening, conditioning which is something that I’m really looking forward to. This is very new to me. I’m laying in bed and it’s almost 10am but it’ll be for my own good.”
As well as Jordan, Karen is being comforted by her dogs Phoebe and Marley.
They cuddled into her on the sofa as she gave a glimpse of her injured knee.
Last night she filmed herself cooking and said: “It’s the first time in 10 years that I’ve had to be out, that I haven’t been in the studio but I’m really happy to be clapping from home.”
