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Karen Hauer: Strictly pro optimistic about future of Strictly Come Dancing after AJ exit
After Kevin Clifton and AJ Pritchard announced that they will not be returning to Strictly Come Dancing this year, professional dancer Karen Hauer, 37, revealed she is optimistic about the future of the show.AJ announced his departure from Strictly after being one of the professional dancers for four years, and his colleague, Karen spoke out after his decision.The dancing champion told the Mirror: "When anybody leaves the show, it’s a shock and it is sad."However, she then revealed she is excited for the return of Strictly this year, despite the show's recent losses.Karen added: "I can’t wait for Strictly to bring that magic that everybody loves.”The Venezuelan Strictly star has recently teamed up with her pal, Oti Mabuse, 29, who won