Karen Bruce In Running For Strictly Job

Karen Bruce could be in the running to replace Alesha on the Strictly judging panel.

The choreographer has worked extensively on Strictly Come Dancing's group numbers, and is a director of Vincent & Flavia's Midnight Tango show.

A source told The Sun: "Karen has really impressed bosses. She is gutsy and ballsy and not afraid to give her opinion or say what she thinks — which is just what Strictly needs. She also comes with an expert knowledge of dance. Alesha had a high profile but she never had that detailed knowledge. But the major concern is that Bruce is far from a household name — and this could still get in the way of her getting the job."

Fans of the show should be familiar with Karen's name. The producers shouldn't worry too much, as no-one outside of the dance world knew who Len, Bruno, Craig and Arlene were before Strictly, and they've all become household names.