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Karen Hauer, a celebrity on Strictly Come Dancing, choked up while discussing her tumultuous third marriage to Jordan Wyn-Jones for the initial time, sharing her feelings openly.

In 2022, the 43-year-old dancer tied the knot with Jordan, whom she had met on the internet. However, their marriage lasted only 16 months before it ended in divorce.

In a heartfelt interview on the We Need To Talk podcast hosted by Paul C. Brunson, Karen openly wept as she leveled allegations against her former partner for inflicting emotional harm, and confessed that she had been deceiving her close ones about her hardships.

She expressed: “I was completely panicked, utterly panicked, but love shouldn’t induce panic. It seemed as though he fabricated situations to frighten me, preventing me from leaving.

Although it might not be ideal, I choose to endure and maintain a positive demeanor. I do this because I prefer to avoid unnecessary conflicts, as such disagreements often lead to your displeasure, which in turn negatively impacts my day significantly. And I’ve found myself living in that kind of environment…

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Not just my loved ones, he too was unaware of my deceit, and I had to resort to dishonesty in order to maintain harmony. This deception was a daily necessity for me.

Overwhelmed with emotion, Karen mentioned that she had started experiencing hair loss due to an autoimmune condition called alopecia, which she suspects is a reaction of her body’s stress response mechanism to the tension she has been facing.

On the very day she was supposed to wed Jordan, it was her brother who confronted her, telling her that she should end the relationship.

In Hampshire, where I happily joined Karen and Jordan in their nuptials, we chose to share our magical moments with the esteemed magazine, Hello!, turning our wedding into a fairy tale they could share with others.

However, in her candid conversation with Paul, Karen portrayed a contrasting narrative. She disclosed that ‘Many tried to prevent this from unfolding, and if only they could’ve seized me forcefully, driven me away, I would’ve resisted vociferously, but it would’ve spared me further torment.’

Regarding Jordan, she mentioned: “He didn’t inflict physical pain on me, but emotionally it felt like he was constantly burrowing deeper and deeper…

‘Every dig every text, every call, why did I let someone do that to me?’

Karen mentioned that, over time, her friends attempted a heart-to-heart talk to persuade her to terminate the relationship.

Karen shared about the difficult time she faced when she had to work over the weekend because Pink was performing. Her two closest friends also had tickets for the concert. To find a way out, she claimed she needed to work in London and managed to leave by using that as an excuse.

For about the initial 35 minutes of the performance, I found myself shedding tears. The liberating feeling of being among my companions and them providing support, saying “You need to go on”.

Later, it seemed as if Jordan already knew something was about to happen when he called and asked, “Why did you pack your bags?” It gave off an impression that he had prior knowledge.

I recall that instance; “I feel compelled to act, as I sense there could be consequences for me if I don’t.

Karen mentioned that things took a turn for the worse between her and Jordan after they broke up, stating: ‘Jordan began exerting control over me, and he became aggressive.’

As a lifestyle expert, let me recount an intriguing situation: A man took significant steps to catch my eye, manipulating every action and interaction in hopes of drawing me away from my current engagements and towards his presence.

The celebrity confessed that Jordan pleaded for another chance from her, promising he would alter his ways, yet he nevertheless complicated their separation process.

Born in Brighton, Wyn-Jones resided in Sydney before discovering Hauer’s Instagram posts.

She followed him back and they began to exchange messages before regularly speaking on FaceTime. 

Eventually, the businessman moved to the United Kingdom, where he married his partner in 2022. However, their union didn’t last long, and they revealed their decision to separate only 16 months into their marriage.

She admitted: ‘I made a mistake by getting involved in a relationship that wasn’t suitable for me. I felt ashamed about my inability to maintain relationships, so I decided within myself, ‘Enough! I won’t enter into another relationship… I need some personal time instead.’

‘But I don’t know how to be on my own.’

Reflecting on their past, Hauer notes that her ex-spouse seldom provided financial support following their move into the house she already owned prior to their meeting.

She asserted that he had told her he would find employment shortly and would assist whenever possible. However, she emphasized that he worked diligently for his income and was shouldering all the expenses.

Even though I wasn’t alone at home, I still felt empty and unfulfilled. He didn’t add anything positive to my life; there was no improvement in my emotional or physical well-being.

‘I was working, doing my thing, coming in and out of the house and letting him settle down.’ 

Karen additionally confessed that her family had noticed warning signs much earlier, well before the relationship became harmful and she found herself trapped in a situation beyond her command.

She remembered: They showed no interest in him whatsoever; it was as if he was an obvious ‘no’ for them. It was clear they would dispose of him immediately. And I, unfortunately, couldn’t do the same because the situation only worsened.

Although I lack what you possess, I have a commitment to work daily.”

“While it appears that I don’t share the same circumstances as you, my regular job requires me to be present each day.”

“I understand your perspective, but my schedule doesn’t allow for frequent meetings or encounters.”

“Though it might seem like we don’t cross paths often, our busy schedules are likely the reason.

‘Are you under the impression that I’m being unfaithful?’ Not at all, I assure you I’m not. ‘But it seems as though there may be someone else involved.’ No, absolutely not. I was simply appreciating someone else’s Instagram post.

I have a feeling you might be dating that person. Just checking, is there any chance you’re spending time with them?” or “Could it be possible that you’re seeing someone? I just wanted to confirm.” Instead of asking for a photo, you can say: “Do you mind telling me where you are right now and who you’re currently with?

‘l had to check in everywhere I went.’ 

She stated: “I wasn’t interested in whatever he was up to or what was transpiring, so I chose to depart and then return. Can I return home in five days? Yes, that works for me. And by the way, how are the dogs doing? They’re fine.

However, his hold over me was so profound that it left me speechless. It’s incredibly challenging to articulate. On the occasion of his proposal, I kept it a secret from everyone around me.

As a devoted follower, I found myself inexplicably clinging to an unsettling sense of insecurity, one that escalated to an extreme degree. In my past relationships, I hadn’t experienced anything quite like this. While there may have been subtle indications earlier, the level of gaslighting in these recent connections was remarkably intense.

‘Finding myself in a situation where I couldn’t control because I was afraid.’ 

In the interview, Karen shared thoughts about her lengthy and difficult divorce from Kevin Clifton. She mentioned that while they kept up a professional demeanor during Strictly Come Dancing, their three-year marriage was actually disintegrating backstage.

43-year-old Venezuelan-American dance expert got married to her second spouse, Clifton, in 2015, which was three years following her addition to the professional team on Strictly Come Dancing.

In 2018, they publicly announced their divorce, and Hauer acknowledges that the separation had been unfolding quietly for several months prior to her confirming they had parted ways.

Karen asserted that she was the one who initiated the split, as it became evident that he was pulling away from our marriage.

She mentioned: ‘It was painful because we were meant for each other. We didn’t speak our own names without mentioning the other first.’

In my opinion, he seemed to pull away from me, and I suspect I may have done the same. It was as if I thought, ‘If you don’t need me, then fine, I’ll take a step back, give you some space.’ Essentially, we both chose not to address it directly.

In essence, I was asking him if he wanted a divorce or if we should separate. I wasn’t sure about my own intentions and I wanted to understand his as well. I asked him what he wanted and if he knew what he wanted for us.

It required approximately a year’s time for this process to unfold, mostly occurring out of public view. Meanwhile, on the surface, things appeared as usual.

It became clear that we were no longer together, and it was unclear to me what was going on inside his thoughts – whether he desired to continue our relationship or not.

Even though she ended the marriage only three years in, Hauer stated that if he had wished to stay together, she would have made efforts to save their relationship.

She stated: “I was certain I would have put effort into it and chosen to stay. However, I also couldn’t abide by being with someone uncertain about their feelings for me. I couldn’t bear the waiting.

I held back for some time, allowing him the room to ponder, and strangely enough, I encountered another person during that wait. In essence, I was longing for affection.

He desired a divorce, and I didn’t resist it. Some action was required for him to come to a conclusion since I wasn’t going to be the one to initiate it.

Initially, I had no intention of disarming it. However, I accidentally fell, which led to the explosion. Essentially, I had removed the safety pin.

She added: ‘It was tough for him, tough for me. It was tough for both of us at that moment. 

It was apparent that he was reluctant to let go, but his circumstances left him no other option. Ultimately, he felt compelled to act in his own best interest.

Regardless of being apart from each other, Hauer consistently emphasized that he and Clifton held a deep respect for one another, having both been skilled dancers on the show Strictly Come Dancing.

She said: ‘The respect we had for each other in the workplace. We respected one another, you know. 

We always kept our interactions respectful. I believe this is due to the great esteem we have for one another.

Love will persist between us. Consequently, we continued to dance together during the performance and collaborate in our respective roles. We’d continue to praise and encourage one another.

As a die-hard enthusiast, what left me heartbroken was the fact that we held on to something extraordinary but failed to translate it into our romantic connection. That’s what truly saddened me.

Later, Clifton found himself starting a fresh romance with documentary maker Stacey Dooley, having crossed paths with her during their time together on Strictly Come Dancing.

The couple welcomed a daughter together in 2023. 

This year, Hauer is set to rejoin Strictly Come Dancing after rumors surfaced suggesting her removal.

It was whispered that the longtime dance performer of the program was let go by management, leading to a debate about age discrimination within the cast.

But Hauer will be back as normal when the series returns in September.

Since 2012, this dancer hasn’t yet taken home the glitter ball trophy, but they’ve made it to multiple finals, even partnering with celebrities like Jamie Laing from Made In Chelsea and Mark Wright, a former TOWIE star.

Previously, I had the pleasure of dancing alongside retired football legend, Paul Merson, who’s 57 years old. Regrettably, we were ousted during week five last year. The season before that, my dance partner was DJ Eddie Kadi.

According to a TV insider, Karen is highly valued and esteemed within the Strictly team, and it’s unlikely that she would be let go, certainly not on account of her age.

She’s poured several years into the program and is eagerly looking forward to resuming training in the upcoming months, this time with a fresh training partner.

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