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has returned to social media following her axe from Come Dancing as fans have hit out at her culling.
The professional dancer, 43, is said to be 'distraught' after receiving news from bosses that her contract would not be renewed.
Karen, who is the longest-serving female dancer on the show, has now returned to social media to share low-key snaps with her dogs.
She could be seen in her dressing gown and slippers as she enjoyed cuddles with her furry companions.
Going makeup free in the captures, Karen enjoyed a coffee as she played with her dogs.
She captioned the snaps: 'Joey & Marley working the camera. Too early for Phoebe and I to be bothered.'
Karen Hauer has returned to social media following her axe from Strictly Come Dancing as fans have lamented her culling
Karen, who is the longest-serving female dancer on the show, has now returned to social media to share low-key snaps with her dogs
While Karen is yet to break her silence on her axing, fans flooded her with supportive messages as they criticised producers' decision to drop her from the dance floor.
One said: 'So sorry Karen, loved seeing you on Strictly over the years'; 'That's it. No more Strictly for me without you. Cann9t possibly understand why they're letting you go';
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'Very disappointed to read the news, you and Gorka are utterly joyful. Sending much love and hope the news is wrong. Another mess up by the Beeb IMHO';
'As the others say if it’s true that you’re not on strictly this year I am very sad, The BBC must be mad';
'It's disgusting how the strictly producers have treated the longest serving professional dancer sorry but you were always my favourite strictly dancer';
I just saw the news. Legit question, has someone behind the scenes of strictly had a sudden mental breakdown and now they are sacking everyone?'
Karen, who joined Strictly in 2012, was informed of the decision to not renew her contract days ago.
It comes after Nadiya Bychkova, 36, Michelle Tsiakkas, 30,Luba Mushtuk, 36, and Gorka Márquez, 35, were also all of the Strictly pros are already aware of their fate.
One insider told Daily Mail: 'Karen is the latest professional dancer to be told her contract will not be renewed this year.
'It's very much a case of out with the old and in with the new. As the longest-serving female dancer, Karen
A second source added: 'It's an awful fate for the professional dancers who have dedicated their careers to the show.
While Karen is yet to break her silence on her axing, fans flooded her with supportive messages as they criticised producers' decision to drop her from the dance floor
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'Karen was obviously very upset after being told the news, but she is trying to remain positive about the future. She works as a choreographer and knows she can focus more on that, as well as her work in the fitness industry.
'It's also looking increasingly likely that Aljaž Škorjanec will not return, while Carlos Gu and Johannes Radebe have been given the green light to stay.'
Karen's last celebrity partner on the series was Gladiator star Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, while the year before she danced with former footballer Paul Merson and, in 2023, comedian Eddie Kadi.
She showcased her versatility as a choreographer by performing with comic Jayde Adams in 2022, .
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