4 h. ago ‘It crushed my confidence. I’ve never got over it’: Karen Carney on online abuse – and how Strictly is rebuilding her

She’s the emerging star of this year’s dance show, wowing judges with her paso doble. The pundit and former footballer talks about gentleness, bullying, her love of the Lionesses and why she’s never been so happyThe qualities that made Karen Carney an unstoppable winger on the football pitch – her speed and attack, and the sheer relentlessness of both – are more of a hindrance in the ballroom, for some of the dances at least. As the emerging star of this year’s Strictly Come Dancing, she has had to learn to slow down, stand up straighter, to be softer, and it’s taken a lot of hard work. On week eight, she had just performed the American Smooth, and her pro partner Carlos Gu was tearfully describing Carney’s work ethic. Who could watch her trying to hold back her own tears, chewing on emotion like a particularly tough bit of gristle, and fail to see a woman who was giving it everything?It was Carney’s dream to be on Strictly. The former England footballer, now TV pundit and podcaster...

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12 h. ago Strictly's Karen Carney explains powerful meaning behind song choice

Karen Carney and Carlos Gu have explained the personal meaning behind their Lady Gaga couple's choice routine

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17 h. ago Karen Carney will be dancing for her mum on Strictly Come Dancing this weekend

The former footballer and her professional partner are set to take to the dancefloor for a Couples Choice to Lady Gaga’s Born This Way

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20 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing's Karen Carney flooded with support as fans say 'don't worry'

Strictly Come Dancing's Karen Carney and George Clarke have left fans feeling nervous ahead of the upcoming live show this Saturday.

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21 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing's Karen Carney told 'don't worry' as fans left 'terrified' for star

The former footballer took to social media to share an update with her fans after making it through Blackpool week on Strictly Come Dancing.

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24 h. ago Strictly's Karen Carney says 'never felt like that' as Blackpool 'mistake' revealed

The former footballer admitted her surprise at her and Carlos Gu's latest performance in the BBC One dance contest

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31 h. ago Basketball Australia joins with online safety platform to combat social media abuse

Basketball Australia and its men's and women's professional leagues have unveiled an online safety platform to help athletes and teams protect themselves from social media abuse

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36 h. ago Strictly's Karen Carney left with heavy bruising after Blackpool week

Karen Carney suffered multiple bruises from intense rehearsals with Carlos Gu ahead of their high-scoring Blackpool performance.

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37 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing's Karen Carney reveals 'very personal' meaning behind routine

The former Lioness shared the message behind her next dance on the BBC series

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40 h. ago Strictly's Karen Carney leaves fans 'terrified' after George Clarke update

The former footballer and the YouTube star were seen making it through to week ten of the BBC One dance contest,

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41 h. ago Helen Skelton reveals question from Strictly's Karen Carney after ballroom return

The presenter and former Strictly finalist was seen in the live studio audience as the BBC One dance contest hit Blackpool

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44 h. ago Man jailed for grooming young girls online and before sexually abusing them

Derek Johnson, 59, admitted 16 sex offences relating to children aged between 13 and 16.

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44 h. ago Scots primary school cancels Christmas show after ‘racist’ online abuse

Police said they have received a report of threatening and abusive online communications and are investigating.

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45 h. ago Primary school forced to cancel Christmas show after racist abuse

Police said they have received a report of threatening and abusive online communications and are investigating

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45 h. ago Primary school Christmas show cancelled after ‘racist’ online abuse

Children will now take part in other ‘festive learning’ opportunities, the local council said.

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46 h. ago Ofcom boss: I limit my use of social media amid fears of online abuse

The internet regulator has published guidance urging providers to take more responsibility for protecting users online.

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57 h. ago Ofcom urges tech firms to tackle toxic online abuse of women

The regulator says the digital world is ‘not serving women and girls the way it should’

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66 h. ago Strictly's Carlos Gu stunned by famous face's support after fans' Karen Carney complaint

Carlos and Karen were seen performing their hearts out during the BBC show's annual trip to Blackpool

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3 d. ago Strictly's Karen Carney says it's 'hard enough' as she's left 'so sorry' to co

It comes after the former footballer had her best night of the competition so far during the show's Blackpool special

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4 d. ago Strictly's Karen Carney completely transformed after emotional BBC journey

Former England footballer Karen Carney opens up about her confidence transformation and emotional breakthrough with partner Carlos Gu as Strictly Come Dancing reaches Blackpool week

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