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Carlos Gu has revealed his honest first impressions of Karen Carney as they responded to the suggestion that they are the rising favourites to win this year's Strictly Come Dancing.

Their time in the BBC One dance contest back in September got off to a promising start when former footballer Karen became the first footballer to top the Strictly leaderboard for 18 years alongside her professional dance partner.

Those who follow the hit dance show know that the pair scored 31 out of a possible 40 points for their jive to Blondie’s One Way Or Another during the first live show of Strictly's 2025 series.

Carlos has since challenged Karen's sportsperson spirit, leading them to making it through to week nine of the beloved programme's 23rd series, which took place live on Sa

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