This year’s Strictly Come Dancing has been an incredible season, and it all comes down to the final this weekend!
I can’t believe it’s the last dance of the season! Tonight, Carlos Gu and his partner, the amazing Karen Carney, are taking to the floor one last time. I’m really excited to see what they’ve prepared!
This weekend, the finalists will perform three impressive dances. Viewers can look forward to seeing the Showdance again, plus two other favorite routines chosen by both the judges and the contestants.
Here’s everything you need to know about professional dancer Carlos Gu ahead of this year’s final.
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Carlos Gu – key facts
Age: 32
Job: Professional dancer and choreographer
From: Taiyuan, China
Partner: Karen Carney
Who is Carlos Gu?
As a huge fan of Strictly Come Dancing, I was so excited to see Carlos Gu join the pro lineup in 2022! He was one of four new dancers that year, along with Vito Coppola, Lauren Oakley, and Michelle Tsiakkas – a really fantastic addition to the show, in my opinion.
The dancer has had a very successful career, including winning the Chinese National Dance Championship and reaching the semi-finals of several world competitions.
He also achieved third place at the German Open Championship and was named the UK’s Amateur Latin Rising Star Runner-Up in 2017.
How old is Carlos Gu?
Carlos Gu is 32 years old.
Is Carlos Gu on social media?
He is! Carlos is fairly active on social media and can be followed on Instagram via @gkx_carlos.
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What has Carlos Gu said about Strictly Come Dancing?
When I heard Carlos joined ‘Strictly’ last year, he shared how excited he was to be part of the show, and honestly, that enthusiasm was contagious! He just seemed really thrilled to get started, and it made me even more excited for the season.
I’m starting a fresh, exciting phase of my life, and I’m eager to embrace the challenges ahead and make the most of it.
Who is Carlos paired with on Strictly Come Dancing 2025?
Carlos Gu is paired with Lioness Karen Carney on Strictly Come Dancing 2025.
Strictly Come Dancing continues on BBC One and iPlayer on Saturday 20th December at 7pm.
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