Amy Dowden ‘sadly’ leaves this year’s Strictly Come Dancing | Ents & Arts News

Amy Dowden will not take part in the rest of Strictly Come Dancing this year.

The professional dancer made a return to the celebrity contest this series after undergoing treatment for breast cancer and had been partnered with JLS star JB Gill.

However, the 34-year-old has had to pull out of the competition due to a foot injury.

A spokeswoman for Strictly 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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