October 29th 2024.
On Saturday night, the spotlight will be on Lauren Oakley as she steps in to partner JB Gill on Strictly Come Dancing. This is a chance for her to prove just how much of an asset she is, despite being sidelined in the past. Unfortunately, Lauren's opportunity comes at a cost as Amy Dowden, her fellow dancer, was forced to pull out of the competition after feeling unwell and being hospitalized. Amy, who has Crohn's Disease and was previously diagnosed with breast cancer, is taking time to recover and the BBC is hopeful that she can return to the series.
In a sweet gesture, Lauren promised to look after Amy's partner, JB, while she is away. She took to social media to send her love and well wishes to Amy and to reassure her that she will take good care of JB. This is not the first time that Lauren has been overlooked when it comes to partner assignments on Strictly. Despite her impressive career and successful stint with Krishnan Guru-Murthy in 2023, she has often been left on the sidelines. Let's take a closer look at this talented dancer as she takes on her latest challenge.
Lauren's love for dancing began at a very young age, with her starting at just two years old and entering the competitive world at the age of seven. It quickly became apparent that she had a natural talent for dancing and she went on to win titles such as Ballroom and Latin Juvenile Champion and U21 British National Champion. Her skills caught the attention of theatre directors, leading her to leave the competition world and join the show Burn The Floor. This unique production has featured many Strictly legends and Lauren was scouted to join the show in 2022.
Lauren was ecstatic to join the Strictly family and fulfill her dream of being a part of the show. However, with more professional dancers than celebrities, not everyone gets a chance to have a partner. Lauren has missed out on having a partner in the past, but she still plays a vital role in the show, appearing in group routines and other segments. Her time to shine finally came in 2023 when she was partnered with Krishnan Guru-Murthy, and their chemistry and skills on the dance floor wowed viewers. Despite being eliminated in the sixth week, their partnership was a standout and fans were disappointed when Lauren didn't get a partner the following year.
Lauren's time with Krishnan was a memorable one, with the newsreader transforming into the expressive Emcee for a Cabaret-themed Charleston and showcasing his suave moves in a Quickstep to the tune of Frank Sinatra. Even though they didn't make it to the finale, Krishnan credits Lauren for making his time on Strictly a fun and enjoyable experience. Now, Lauren is ready to step in and partner JB Gill in the upcoming episode, which happens to be Strictly's first icons week. The couple will be performing a Couple's Choice routine to a Bruno Mars medley, and it's sure to be a reminder of just how talented Lauren is.
While Lauren's focus is currently on Strictly, she also has a strong connection to the theatre world and has performed in shows such as Him & Me alongside Giovanni Pernice and Anton Du Beke. She has also been a vocal supporter of Giovanni, who has recently faced allegations of verbal bullying and harassment from his former partner Amanda Abbington. Despite the controversy, Lauren and Giovanni have remained close friends and she has even hinted at working with him again in the future.
In addition to her successful career, Lauren is also happily married to her husband Maximiliano Omar Montes de Oca. She has been by his side as he completed his five-year degree and celebrated his achievements on social media. While Strictly is her main focus at the moment, Lauren has also maintained her connection to the theatre world and continues to support her friends and colleagues in their endeavors. As she steps into the spotlight on Saturday night, Lauren is ready to showcase her talents and prove that she is one of Strictly's biggest assets.
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