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Strictly Come Dancing's pro dancer Lauren Oakley shared a touching message with Amy Dowden after it was announced she would permanently take over as JB Gill’s partner on the BBC show. Amy, 34, has had to pull out of the rest of the competition due to an injury, confirmed in a statement from Strictly, which Amy later discussed on her Instagram. Lauren, 33, who stepped in for Amy on last Saturday’s show, responded to Amy’s Instagram post with heartfelt words.

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Strictly's Amy Dowden breaks silence as she's forced to quit rest of series: 'My heart is breaking'

Strictly Come Dancing professional Amy Dowden has left the BBC One competition early following a foot injury.The Welsh dancer, 34, made a return to the celebrity contest this year after undergoing treatment for breast cancer and had been partnered with JLS star JB Gill. He will now be paired with professional Lauren Oakley, who had been without a celebrity this year and stepped in to replace Amy on last weekend’s show. A spokeswoman for Strictly announced this evening: “Sadly, Amy Dowden MBE will not be partaking in the rest of the competition this year.

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Strictly's Shirley Ballas vows to be on the show until she dies

Strictly Come Dancing's beloved judge Shirley Ballas has declared she'll stick with the show until she "pops" her "clogs." The 64 year old TV personality and dance pro is passionate about her role on the BBC favourite, telling the Daily Star Sunday: "I've been on the show for eight years and I'll stay on it until I pop my clogs." Shirley, who shares the judging table with Motsi Mabuse, Craig Revel Horwood, and Anton Du Beke, has been a fixture since 2016. She explained her enthusiasm for returning each year: "Every year, when I'm asked to come back, I have a little think and then I say, 'Yes, thank you'.The only other reason I'd go is if they don't want me anymore." Her love for the series is fueled by the fresh faces she encounters every season, saying: "Every year, the show is something new and I get to meet new people.

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Amy Dowden 'returns' to Strictly after her collapse backstage

Amy Dowden won't be joining the competition this week after collapsing backstage last Saturday and being rushed to hospital, but the professional dancer was in the studio to support his partner JB Gill. Stepping in for Amy, Lauren Oakley joined JB as his new dance partner.The duo danced to a Bruno Mars medley.

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Strictly's Amy Dowden heartfelt words to JB Gill before he dances without her

Amy Dowden has sent a heartfelt message to her Strictly Come Dancing partner JB Gill and stand-in Lauren Oakley ahead of tonight's performance. "Wishing these two the absolute best of luck tonight! I'm going to be your biggest cheerleader!" Amy said.

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Amy Dowden breaks silence after collapse as she issues health update

Strictly Come Dancing's professional dancer Amy Dowden has opened up about her recent health scare during a chat on It Takes Two with Janette Manrara, Lauren Oakley and JB Gill.The 34-year-old Welsh star was rushed to hospital on Saturday after feeling unwell after the live show. She was taken from Elstree Studios, the BBC One show's production centre, to Barnet Hospital as a precautionary measure.

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Strictly’s JB Gill shares behind the scenes look at training with Amy Dowden before she collapsed

Strictly Come Dancing contestant JB Gill has revealed to fans a the behind-the-scenes glimpse of the training he undertook with Amy Dowden before she collapsed.They performed their dance – a Foxtrot for Toploader's Dancing in the Moonlight – as part of the show’s Halloween special last Saturday.The JLS singer took the pair to his Instagram to show them rehearsing the dance. On Saturday night, Amy fell ill, and was taken to Barnet Hospital as a “precaution”.

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Strictly's JB Gill seen heading to rehearsals with new dance partner Lauren Oakley as she steps in for Amy Dowden

Following professional dancer Amy Dowden’s health scare on Strictly Come Dancing this week, her dance partner JB Gill has been spotted heading to rehearsals with new dancer Lauren Oakley, who is now standing in for Amy on the show. Both JB and Lauren looked ready to learn their routine for this weekend’s show, JB dressed in black shorts and T-shirt and carrying a huge water bottle to get him through the day.

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Strictly Come Dancing in new 'fix' row as Shirley Ballas faces 'sexism' backlash

Strictly Come Dancing's head judge Shirley Ballas has been accused of favouring the male contestants, with some fans even calling her a "disgrace." She returned to the judging panel on Saturday (October 26) alongside Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse and Anton Du Beke. Despite all the contestants' best efforts to avoid elimination, Dr Punam Krishan and Shayne Ward found themselves in the dance-off.

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Amy Dowden's future on Strictly revealed after terrifying hospital dash amid show

Amy Dowden’s future on Strictly Come Dancing has been revealed, after the professional dancer fell ill at the end of Saturday night’s Halloween Week special over the weekend. Amy, who is partnered with JLS singer JB Gill, suffered a “medical emergency” following the live show and an ambulance was called to take her to hospital.

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Strictly Come Dancing host halts It Takes Two to make Amy Dowden announcement

Amy Dowden will be absent from the upcoming week's Strictly Come Dancing, it has been confirmed. Lauren Oakley has been stepping in for Amy during rehearsals with her celeb partner JB Gill after she fell ill and collapsed backstage during Saturday night's main show.

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Amy Dowden’s Strictly replacement 'revealed' as star misses rehearsals after collapse

It has been reported that beloved professional dancer Amy Dowden will be temporarily replaced on Strictly Come Dancing during rehearsals this week following her collapse at the end of Saturday night’s Halloween Week special. Amy was backstage after the live show ended when she suffered a “medical emergency” and an ambulance was called to take her to hospital. Amy, 34, and celebrity partner JB Gill missed the results show, but the pair were sent through to Idols week, which will take place on Saturday 2 November.

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Strictly star JB Gill breaks silence after Amy Dowden 'collapsed' backstage

Strictly Come Dancing's JB Gill has opened up about his dance partner Amy Dowden's health scare after she collapsed backstage during the weekend's show.The pair, who scored 32 points for their foxtrot to Toploader's Dancing In The Moonlight on Saturday's Halloween special, were back on the dance floor before Amy suddenly fell ill. An ambulance was called as a "precaution" and it's been reported that she's now "feeling much better". JLS star JB spoke out about Amy's absence from the results show after they successfully dodged this week's dance off.

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Liam Payne Strictly tribute wanted by JB Gill as he shares heartbreaking insight into friendship

JB Gill has opened up about his desire to perform a dance tribute to the late Liam Payne on Strictly Come Dancing.The JLS star, 37, who first crossed paths with Liam during their X Factor auditions in 2008, shared at a Strictly press event that it would be an "incredible tribute." Tragically, Liam fell from the third floor balcony of his hotel room in Buenos Aires, Argentina earlier this month, suffering severe injuries which led to his untimely death. Paired with professional dancer Amy Dowden for the show, JB expressed: "If there's an opportunity, I'd love to do it [dance to one of his songs]. It'd be an incredible tribute.

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Strictly's JB Gill reveals surprising effect his vigorous training is having on his marriage

Ex-JLS sensation JB Gill has been spilling the tea on how Strictly Come Dancing has been spicing up his marriage.The 37-year-old hunk is shedding pounds and gaining muscle from those intense rehearsals with dance pro Amy Dowden, and it's not just the audience who's noticing - it's also having a positive impact on his marriage. In a new chat, JB shared: "The six-pack is incoming! I've definitely lost a lot of weight, and we've not even done half of the up-tempo numbers yet. So if I’m in here for the long haul, then, you know, the weight will definitely be chipping off me.

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This Morning's Rochelle Humes in tears over son, 3, as she reveals she was ‘a mess’

To look at Rochelle Humes you’d never know that she’s juggling a household with three kids, a successful children’s hair and skincare business and a busy TV career. Instead, the This Morning star looks immaculate when we meet for a chat – not a hair out of place, make-up perfect, relaxed and smiley. “Don’t be fooled,” she laughs, as we express our disbelief.

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Three Strictly couples hit with unexpected blow ahead of live show

Just hours before the next live show, three Strictly Come Dancing couples have been dealt a tough blow. As they gear up for Halloween Week on Saturday (October 26) night, with routines ranging from a Time Warp jive to an Addams Family-themed American Smooth, not everyone is in for a treat.The Friday panel on the spin-off show It Takes Two didn't hold back their predictions, suggesting who might be leaving the dance floor next. Chatting with host Fleur East, pundits Jordan North, Simon Rimmer, and Dilly Carter each shared their thoughts on which couple could face the chop this weekend.

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Pete Wicks and Maura Higgins break silence after 'kiss' at Pride of Britain Awards

Reality TV favourites Pete Wicks and Maura Higgins have set tongues wagging this afternoon as they each posted on social media in the wake of reports claiming that they locked lips at the Pride of Britain Awards. Earlier today, news broke that the TOWIE hunk, 36, and the former Love Island bombshell, 33, reportedly kissed at an afterparty held at the plush Grosvenor House in London.The pair reportedly partied until 1am at the hotel's swanky Red Bar after Monday night's ceremony, seemingly confirming their relationship with PDAs, fuelling the fire of romance rumours swirling around them.They were spotted having a cosy moment away from prying eyes before Maura affectionately pecked Pete’s nose and they sealed it with a smooch.