Strictly’s longest-serving female dancer, Karen Hauer, quits show after 14 years

Venezuelan-born dancer posts emotional video saying she plans to take on new projects in other areas

Strictly Come Dancing’s longest-serving female professional dancer, Karen Hauer, has quit the show after 14 years.

In a video posted on Instagram, Hauer said it was “the right time to close this chapter and take on new projects in other areas I’m passionate about”.