Did Strictly's Alexis Warr coach Jen Shah from Real Housewives?

Yes, Alexis Warr taught Jen Shah a salsa lesson during season one of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City.

Where is Jen Shah now?

Jen Shah is currently serving a prison sentence for fraud and money laundering charges.

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Strictly Star Taught Real Housewife the Salsa

Q: What was Alexis Warr's role on Dancing with the Stars?

Alexis Warr was part of the dance troupe on the American version of Dancing with the Stars.

6 Dec, 2025

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Summary

Professional dancer Alexis Warr coached a Real Housewife of Salt Lake City in salsa.
Warr previously appeared in a dance troupe on US reality show Dancing with the Stars.
Jen Shah, the Real Housewife, is currently serving a jail sentence.

Strictly Star Taught Real Housewife the Salsa

Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer Alexis Warr has a notable history in American reality television. Warr revealed that she previously taught salsa lessons to Jen Shah, a former cast member of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City. This coaching session took place during the show's first season, with Warr and another instructor guiding Shah and her husband. Shah reportedly expressed a desire to appear on Dancing with the Stars.

Warr's experience extends to being part of the dance troupe on the American version of Dancing with the Stars. She also achieved a significant victory in 2022, becoming the first Latin and ballroom dancer to win "So You Think You Can Dance?". Her salsa skills were evident on Strictly, where her dance with partner George earned a high score.

Jen Shah, who was a regular on The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, pleaded guilty to wire fraud and money laundering charges in 2022. She began her prison sentence in February 2023 and is expected to be released on December 10, 2025. Executive producer Andy Cohen has confirmed Shah will not be returning to the show.