BBC Strictly Come Dancing confirms Amy Dowden's reason for leaving show as she's replaced

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Strictly Come Dancing has confirmed the reason Amy Dowden has been forced to pull out of the competition. The professional dancer will be replaced by Lauren Oakley who will continue in the show with JLS star JB Gill.

Amy's future in the BBC One dance contest this year was confirmed during Monday night's (November 4) edition of Strictly spin-off It Takes Two.

A Strictly Come Dancing spokesperson said: "Sadly, Amy Dowden MBE will not be partaking in the rest of the competition this year.

Whilst Amy focuses on her recovery following a foot injury, fellow Professional Dancer, Lauren Oakley, will step in as JB’s dance partner." READ MORE: BBC Strictly Come Dancing star puts 'huge spanner' in competition after transformation hailed The spokesperson added: "The health and wellbeing of everyone involved in Strictly are always the utmost priority.