Former England footballer Karen Carney injured her partner Carlos Gu during rehearsals but still topped the leaderboard with a strong Jive performance on Strictly Come Dancing 2025.

Former England footballer Karen Carney, dancing on Strictly Come Dancing 2025 with partner Carlos Gu, revealed she suffered a minor injury during rehearsals before their opening live performance. The duo earned 31 points for their Jive to "One Way or Another," topping the leaderboard. Carney said she accidentally elbowed Gu in the nose the day before, calling it "not great," though he recovered fully. Despite the setback, she described the performance as exhilarating and praised Gu’s support as they prepare for their next Tango. The show continues on BBC iPlayer.