Amy Dowden
JB Gill and Amy Dowden,BBC Public Service,Ray Burmiston

Last weekend, fellow Strictly professional dancer Lauren Oakley stepped in to partner JB Gill, as Amy Dowden MBE was unable to dance.

Tonight, an official update :

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. The health and wellbeing of everyone involved in Strictly are always the utmost priority. The whole Strictly family sends Amy love and well wishes.”

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