Strictly’s Karen Hauer Speaks Out After Split from Husband and Defends Partner Eddie Kadi

Shirley Ballas Criticizes Eddie Kadi's Performance

Strictly pro Karen Hauer has shown her support for her celebrity partner, Eddie Kadi, after he received harsh criticism from judge Shirley Ballas. In her critique, Ballas described Kadi as "flat footed" and called his technique a "dance disaster".

Karen Hauer Praises Eddie Kadi on Instagram

Despite the negative feedback, Karen Hauer took to Instagram to praise Eddie Kadi for their energetic performance to Tom Jones' hit "Sex Bomb". Sharing a clip of their dance, Hauer captioned it, "Smooooooth operator Mr. @comeddiekadi! Another week and you keep making me proud. Let's keep going."

Karen Hauer Hits Back at Critics

Karen Hauer also shared comments from fans who disagreed with Shirley Ballas' remarks. One fan wrote, "I think the judges were watching a different dance. That was amazing. I love how Karen just lets Eddie be himself every week. It's about time you got recognition for your creative, continually brilliant choreography Karen. Keep shining #teamkardi".

Shirley Ballas' Critique and Karen Hauer's Reaction

Shirley Ballas' critique of Eddie Kadi's performance was less than flattering, especially considering that she had previously awarded the pair a ten. Ballas criticized Kadi for having flat feet, being on the wrong turn in the body, and having poor shape when dancing together. Some fans noticed that Karen Hauer seemed upset by the comments and speculated about what might have happened.

Karen Hauer recently announced her separation from husband Jordan Wyn-Jones in June 2022.