'Naughty' Karen Carney admits to stealing (and losing) important prop she needs for Strictly final
Like a real-life Peaky Blinder…Karen Carney has confessed to going on the thieve behind the scenes at Strictly Come Dancing, just like a real-life Peaky Blinder!
The former Lioness found herself in hot water ahead of the Strictly final this weekend, after losing an important prop she needs for one of her dances.
Karen will take on TikTok star George Clarke and Love Island’s Amber Davies in the hope of winning the Glitterball Trophy on Saturday night (December 20).
However, will she be doing it without her original Peaky Blinders cap?
‘Naughty’ Karen Carney in Strictly slip-up
Speaking to the Mirror ahead of the grand finale, Karen spoke about recreating her iconic Peaky Blinders-inspired Argentine Tango as one of her three final dances.
The routine earned her a near-perfect score of 38/40, with impossible-to-please judge Craig Revel Horwood describing it as “extraordinarily good”.
However, it seems there’s a small problem. Karen nicked the cap she wore for the routine and has been struggling to find it!
The proud Brummie confessed: “I’ve been naughty and nicked my Peaky Blinders hat. I never thought I’d do it again so I took it as a memento. Now I’ve got to find it in the house again for Saturday!”
‘Don’t worry Vicky Gill!’
However, posting on social media earlier today, Karen claimed that she actually has the hat… and has promised costume designer Vicky Gill that she’ll be bringing it back into the studio with her.
Sharing a clip of herself talking about the mishap on It Takes Two, Karen captioned the post: “Don’t worry @vickygilldesign the hat has been safe with me!”
However, with the use of the side eyes emoji, is she telling the truth?!
“You can keep the hat after Saturday – am sure Vicky will let you!” one of her followers commented. “Have a wonderful night and wear the stolen hat with pride!” another quipped.
Karen’s journey to the Strictly final
Thieving aside, Karen also opened up about the transformative effect Strictly has had on her. After retiring from football due to injury aged 31, she suffered for a long time with her confidence.
“For five or six years I felt crushed but I always thought if I could ever get the opportunity to throw myself into what I felt would be a safe environment then I’m taking it. I always knew in my heart Strictly would be that thing,” she said.
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