Strictly Come Dancing’s Carlos Gu was swift to console dance partner Karen Carney following an on-air mishap that left her engaging in considerable “self criticism.”

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The former England Lioness became the first footballer in 18 years to reach the summit of the Strictly leaderboard after achieving her highest score in week one.

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Nevertheless, since that moment, Karen has failed to regain her position at the pinnacle of Strictly’s scoring rankings.

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The celebrity made her comeback to the dance floor on Saturday (October 25) evening for Icons week. Partnered with Carlos, they delivered the Rumba to Think Twice by Celine Dion, earning a score of 28 out of 40 points from the panel.

Yet the athlete felt “devastated” following her performance after committing an error that caught the judges’ attention, reports Wales Online.

Carlos Gu and Karen Carney

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Carlos Gu was quick to comfort dance partner Karen Carney(Image: BBC)