Karen Carney and Carlos Gu Shine in Halloween Special Amid Fan Comparisons to Past Contestants
In a captivating episode of BBC One’s dance competition, Strictly Come Dancing, Karen Carney and Carlos Gu showcased their impressive Argentine tango in week six, coinciding with the show’s Halloween special. The atmosphere was set with a comedic opening skit featuring presenters Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly fleeing from celebrity dancers turned zombies.
Later in the night, Carney and Gu took to the dance floor, delivering a performance inspired by the acclaimed television series Peaky Blinders, dancing to Nick Cave’s “Red Right Hand.” Their routine earned them an outstanding score of 38 points, placing them just below Lewis Cope and Katya Jones, who achieved the season’s first perfect score of 40.
Judge Anton Du Beke praised their performance as “extraordinarily good,” while head judge Shirley Ballas commended Carney, stating she “absolutely smashed the choreography.” Carney, donning a classic waistcoat and baker boy cap, expressed her excitement, sharing that Peaky Blinders is her favorite show.
Despite the duo’s success, many fans were drawn into nostalgia, recalling a past performance by former finalists Joe Sugg and Dianne Buswell, who had previously danced an Argentine tango to the same song in 2018. Social media was abuzz with comments highlighting the connection, as fans reminisced about Sugg and Buswell’s chemistry during their routine.
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User @LeahXBarnes praised Carney’s performance while drawing parallels to Sugg and Buswell, commenting, “kaz smashed it. enjoyed that!! #strictly.” Other viewers echoed similar sentiments, noting that the song inevitably brought back memories of the earlier couple’s routine.
As the competition progresses, the blend of new performances and fond memories of past contestants continues to enrich the viewing experience for Strictly Come Dancing fans.
