Strictly's Lauren Oakley lived with co-star before his shock death

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Strictly Come Dancing's Lauren Oakley opened up about her special bond with Robin Windsor, who tragically passed away in February, the age of 44.

Sharing touching memories, the 33 year old dancer recounted how she and Robin, a former Strictly pro, lived together while she took her first steps on the BBC show.

Lauren replaces Amy Dowden on Saturday's Strictly, after Amy collapsed backstage last week and was rushed to hospital. Despite never having been partners on the dance floor – Lauren joined Strictly in 2022, years after Robin's tenure from 2010 to 2013 – the two shared a close friendship, working together on the dazzling Burn The Floor dance shows.

Mourning the loss of her friend, Lauren took to Instagram Stories to express her grief with a poignant message: "Living with Robin over the last Strictly season really showed me how much of a loving heart he had. "The kindest, most beautiful soul.