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Karen Hauer’s Tearful ‘It Takes Two’ Tribute Honors Dave Myers

Her reflection credits the late Hairy Biker with unlocking a more playful approach early in her Strictly career.

Overview

  • BBC spin-off It Takes Two aired a pre-recorded segment on November 27 in which Hauer became emotional recalling Myers.
  • She looked back to their 2013 partnership, highlighting a salsa with a trolley, a fruit headpiece and maracas that captured their joy.
  • Hauer said Myers taught her to have fun and to laugh at herself, a lesson she says shaped how she presents herself on the show.
  • Myers died in February 2024 at 66 after disclosing a cancer diagnosis, with his Hairy Bikers co-star Si King announcing the news.
  • After sharing the clip on Instagram, Hauer drew supportive messages as some fans briefly feared it signaled a farewell, and coverage noted her 14 years as Strictly’s longest-serving professional.