BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Lauren Oakley in tears as she takes break from rehearsals with JB Gill for special filming

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JB Gill has revealed that Lauren Oakley was left emotional as they took a break from their Strictly Come Dancing rehearsals.

The pair are continuing to impress in the competition having only been an official couple for a couple of weeks. Lauren was drafted in to partner JB for the remainder of the BBC One dance contest this year after it was confirmed the JLS star's original partner Amy Dowden wouldn't be able to continue competing after suffering a foot injury.

JB and Lauren have since performed a number of time in front of the judges and viewers, with their latest routine taking place in the iconic Blackpool Tower Ballroom as part of the show's annual special broadcast live from the world-famous venue. READ MORE: 'Crying' Gemma Atkinson says she's alive' after glimpse inside epic 40th birthday celebrations in Manchester JB's bandmates were seen offering him encouragement, before he danced in Blackpool during the show's annual special on Saturday night (November 16), at a rehearsal session with Lauren.

and JB's mother, who had so far been unable to watch him dance in person because she was recovering from an operation that took place at the start of the series, was then seen in the audience to watch his quickstep routine to Never Gonna Give You Up by Rick Astley.