Strictly's Amy Dowden's condition was 'so severe' that 'fire service were called' after shock collapse

dailyrecord.co.uk:

Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden's illness was reportedly so serious on Saturday night that fire crews were called to provide assistance.The professional dancer will not appear on this week's episode of Strictly after she collapsed backstage during the live show.

Lauren Oakley has stepped in to partner singer J B Gill in Amy's place.Amy returned to the BBC talent show this year after a breast cancer diagnosis forced her to bow out of the previous series and focus on her health.But in a dramatic turn of events, the star was rushed to hospital on Saturday and specialist equipment was required to keep her completely flat.

Amy's condition was reportedly so serious that fire crews were called in addition to paramedics. The dancer’s spokesperson told BBC News: “Amy was feeling unwell and so an ambulance was called as a precaution.

She is feeling much better and would like to thank the Strictly family for their love and concern.”They added: “We request Amy’s privacy in matters of health is kindly respected.”An ambulance was called to Elstree Studios, in Borehamwood, to escort the 34-year-old Welsh dancer to hospital.