Karen Hauer (formerly Clifton) is one of the most well-known professional dancers on Strictly Come Dancing, after joining the show in 2010 as Karen Hauer. The American dancer married fellow Strictly Come Dancing star Kevin Clifton in 2015, but the couple confirmed their split at the beginning of 2018. Despite their divorce, Kevin and Karen Clifton continue working together, and even went on a joint tour after announcing their split.