Strictly’s Karen Carney kicks off the show with Carlos Gu but takes a fall during live performance

Strictly’s Karen Carney kicked off week four in style with dance partner Carlos Gu on Saturday night.

The 38-year-old former football player impresses the judges and viewers at home with his professional dance partner Carlos.

Taking to the dance floor once again, the duo performed a high-energy Quickstep performance, with Dave Arch directing the live band.

The routine was fast-paced and full of intricate footwork; Karen showed off her impressive skills throughout the performance.

But just before the routine ended, Karen lost her balance on her dress during the spin, causing her to slip.

Despite the unexpected stumble, she quickly regained her composure and continued the dance to the end.

Just before the routine ended, Karen lost her balance on her dress during the spin, causing it to slip.

Despite the unexpected stumble, she quickly regained her composure and continued the dance to the end.

As for the jury’s opinion, Motsi Mabuse said: ‘Karen, you looked elegant, you were in rhythm, you were fast, a bit brash.

‘I love the attack. You look calmer now. I think when you first do ballroom dancing it’s a little bit like ‘oh, where am I?’ you said.

‘But now you’ve got it all on the dance floor: a bright, radiant smile, the attack.

‘And a beautiful, beautiful, beautiful ending with Charleston. There was a slip in the dress but I forgive that. ‘This was amazing.’

Shirley Ballas said: ‘From the moment you do your tango I can definitely say it’s an improvement.

“So, first of all, I love a man with a tail. The tail suit, the dress, the grooming, everything is back; it looks amazing.

‘You are extraordinary at anything involving energy. Your personality is A*.

‘There was a bit of a gap, but some of the footwork here was much, much better than your previous dance.

As for the jury’s opinion, Motsi Mabuse said: ‘Karen, you looked elegant, you looked in rhythm, you were fast, a bit brash.’

Shirley Ballas said: ‘From the moment you do your tango I can definitely say it’s an improvement.’

Anton Du Beke said: ‘Absolutely magnificent. Coming out of your daze and then having that slide and going straight into the Charleston part shows what a great training you’ve had – really professional and really focused.’

Craig Revel Horwood said: ‘Slippage happens to us all, darling. Oh yes, I’m guilty’

‘At last you have turned vagrant; Funny enough, this was one of the best tramp comebacks I’ve ever seen.

‘You finally had a little slip? Yes. Have you recovered? Definitely. Congratulations.’

Anton Du Beke said: ‘Absolutely magnificent. Coming out of the daze and then having that slide and going straight into the Charleston part shows what a great training you had – really professional and really focused.

‘I never forgot it, I love it.

‘I admit, there is some space. If you bend your legs down a little bit, you’ll feel your thighs moving underneath, your knees will move forward a little bit, if you move closer to it you’ll get a little more line.

‘The opening was clean, this energy is great, the footwork is much clearer. ‘I really enjoyed it, congratulations.’

Craig Revel Horwood said: ‘Slippage happens to us all, darling. Oh yes guilty.

‘But healing is important, honey. At least I didn’t face sew, and neither did you.

After the comments of the jury members, it was time to give their scores and the duo completed the match with a total of 27 points.

‘There’s a bit of space, your top line needs to be a little quieter in this dance and your feet are slightly sickled – you need to turn them out ever so slightly when your leg is out.

‘But you know what, the Charlestons you make are incredible, I can’t wait to see you do one.’

After the jury members’ comments, it was time to give their scores.

Craig gave six, Motsi seven, Shirley seven and Anton seven. This meant that Karen and Carlos finished with 27 points overall.