Karen Carney and dance partner Carlos Gu have hit it off on Strictly (Image: BBC)

Karen Carney has opened up about her honest conversation with Strictly Come Dancing partner Carlos Gu.

The pair, who will perform a paso doble during the show’s Blackpool special on Saturday night, have struck up a strong bond during the series, despite the ex-England women’s football star admitting they are complete opposites.

Another challenge for Carney has been the rare condition she suffers from, Scheuermann’s disease, a curve in her spine that makes it difficult for her to maintain her posture straight, a key facet of ballroom dancing.

However, Carney, now a football pundit, has impressed Gu, who broke down in tears during last weekend’s show after their American Smooth routine earned high

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