"Strictly Fans Fume as Judges Face Backlash Following Karen Carney's Shocking Health Revelation"

STRICTLY fans have expressed their frustration towards the judges for their remarks tonight after Karen Carney disclosed a hidden health condition.

Karen unexpectedly soared to the top with a stunning jive last Saturday.

Strictly’s fans criticized the judges after Karen Carney’s tango BBC viewers were not pleased with Motsi Mabuse’s feedback for Karen Karen opened up about her ongoing health challenge known as Scheuermann’s disease

Karen and professional dancer Carlos Gu returned this week with a tango.

In her VT video, Karen shared details about an ongoing health challenge known as Scheuermann’s disease.

The condition affects the spine, causing the vertebrae to grow in a wedged shape, which can lead to a hunchback or increased curvature in the chest area.

Karen revealed on Saturday night: “I have this condition called Scheuermann’s.

“I’ve had it since I was a child; it causes a curve in my spine.

“It’s really challenging for me to open my back up.

“There are certain elements that I won’t be able to perform as I would like, but Carlos is incredibly supportive and encouraging.”

Following her performance, the judges provided their feedback, but fans were left dissatisfied by some of their comments.

Motsi Mabuse thanked Karen for sharing her health journey with the audience and added: “This will be something we need to work on to see how far we can really stretch and open up because it’s a ballroom dance that requires specific posture.

“That said, last week you were at the top of the leaderboard and there was a certain ease in your performance; this week, I could sense the nerves.

“However, there was a bit of jitteriness in everything you did. I think you need to focus on breathing and relaxing.”

Meanwhile, Anton Du Beke advised her to open up her body, demonstrating with Shirley Ballas.

“Just slightly open your body; you bring so much to your dance with your timing and precision,” he stated.

Some viewers were not pleased with the critiques, with one commenting: “So Karen mentions she has a curved spine, and Motsi suggests she needs to stretch it out. What is she talking about? Criticizing someone for something they cannot control is utterly absurd. They’ll make exceptions for Ellie, though.”

Another viewer remarked: “They’re going to complain about her frame and her singing along.”

A third added: “This spine issue could affect Karen throughout the entire series. That said, I still enjoyed it.”

Karen managed to score a commendable 20 points for her tango tonight.

The Sun reported last week that Karen participated in dance competitions as a child and believes it contributed to her becoming a better footballer.

Viewers labeled her the ultimate underdog, while bookmakers worried it could lead to a significant upset, with her winning odds dropping from 16/1 to 5/1.

However, the player-turned-dancer revealed in a past interview with the FA that she trained in dance before fully committing to football.

The West Midlander stated: “I loved football as a child and played lots of kickabouts, but I didn’t join my first club until I was 11. Until then, dancing was my main focus.

“We practiced various routines and music genres; street dancing, hip-hop, disco, rock ’n’ roll, slow dancing, and team dances.”

She mentioned that she trained in dance for up to three hours every Saturday and competed in “big events” on Sundays.

Karen, who would later become a football star, reminisced: “As I got older and my football matches shifted to Sundays, I had some decisions to make.

“I chose to stop dancing when I was 15.

“My agility, strength, power, and foot movement during matches are all definitely due to my dance training, 100 percent.

“I was quite petite but strong, and that was because all the dancing developed my muscles.”