Strictly Come Dancing stars reunited away from the ballroom this week, attending a historic Bad Bunny concert in London that drew over 104,000 fans. The gathering comes amid several professional dancer exits and the announcement of a new three-person hosting team for the upcoming series.
Historic Concert Draws Strictly Family
The group, including Karen Hauer, Gorka Marquez, Janette Manrara, Julian Caillon, Aljaz Skorjanec, and Jowita Przystal, attended Bad Bunny's DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS World Tour at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The concert set multiple records: most tickets sold for a single show at the venue, most tickets sold by a Latin artist in the UK, largest Spanish-language show in UK history, and the first time a Latin artist has headlined a UK stadium.
Karen Hauer, who announced her departure from Strictly after 14 years, shared on Instagram: "More than a concert. A celebration of culture, friendship and pure joy." Janette Manrara, who also left the show after co-hosting spin-off It Takes Two, posted: "Had the most incredible time watching @badbunnypr w/ great friends and remembered that life is about making memories w/ your loved ones."
Show Changes Ahead
Strictly Come Dancing returns in September with significant changes. Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe, and Johannes Radebe will replace Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman as hosts, marking the first time three people will present the show. The professional lineup also sees exits: Gorka Marquez, Michelle Tsiakkas, Karen Hauer, Nadiya Bychkova, and Luba Mushtuk have left, with new professionals to be announced closer to the autumn return.
The reunion demonstrated that despite leaving the show, the bonds within the 'Strictly family' remain strong. Janette added: "Go to the concerts, take the time off for a holiday, call the people you love, and take all the photos you can. Life is too short, so enjoy the party while you can."
