November 4th 2024.
It is with a heavy heart that we announce Amy Dowden's withdrawal from the 2024 season of Strictly Come Dancing. The beloved Welsh professional dancer, who joined the show in 2017, was forced to withdraw due to a foot injury sustained during the Halloween episode. She was immediately taken to the hospital for medical attention and was unable to continue with the competition.
In order to keep the show going, Lauren Oakley, another professional dancer, stepped in to dance with her celebrity partner, JB Gill, for their planned routine during Icons Week. To everyone's delight, they received an impressive score of 39 from the judges. Amy, who had assisted in choreographing their street-style number, cheered them on from the sidelines with tears in her eyes.
However, it has now been confirmed that Amy will not be returning as JB's partner for the rest of the competition. A spokesperson for Strictly released a statement, saying, "Sadly, Amy Dowden MBE will not be partaking in the rest of the competition this year. While she focuses on her recovery, fellow professional dancer Lauren Oakley will step in as JB's dance partner. The health and wellbeing of everyone involved in Strictly are always our utmost priority."
The Strictly family has sent their love and well wishes to Amy during this difficult time. It is understandable that she is devastated to withdraw, especially since she had expressed her desire to make history by winning the show with JB. In an interview before the series launch, she had said, "After everything I've been through, I have a feeling that 2024 is going to be my year. I want to bring that glitterball trophy back to Wales, as no Welsh professional dancer has ever won the show."
Amy's last appearance on the show was during the Halloween episode, where she, JB, and Lauren were dubbed the "dream team." They shared an emotional group hug after their performance, which topped the leaderboard. However, it was evident that Amy was disappointed to not be able to dance with them.
Lauren, who became a Strictly pro in 2022, did not have a celebrity partner this year. In the previous season, she was paired with Channel 4 News presenter Krishnan Guru-Murthy and finished in eighth place. On Saturday night, she danced with JB and received high praise from the judges.
Before the incident, Amy had appeared on the spin-off show It Takes Two to address her recent health scare. She assured everyone that she was feeling much better and thanked them for their love and support. Viewers were relieved to see her looking well and were delighted to have her back on the show.
This is not the first time Amy has faced health issues while on Strictly. Last year, she had to sit out of the competition to undergo treatment for breast cancer. She had a mastectomy and chemotherapy before being told that there was no evidence of disease in her body. However, she continues to have regular check-ups and monthly injections to maintain her health.
Amy's story is an inspiration to many, and her determination to return to the Strictly dancefloor is admirable. It is clear that she is passionate about dancing and loves being a part of the show. We wish her a speedy recovery and hope to see her back on the show in the future.
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