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DARK SECRETS: 4 | Vintage Vibes

Strictly stars 'party into small hours' in Blackpool after bosses reportedly 'axe' knees-up following scandals

JB Gill, Chris McCausland, Dianne Busswell, Katya Jones and Tess Daley were among those caught by snappers getting in on the fun

Evening Standard

Strictly Come Dancing reveals songs and dances for Blackpool week

Here are all the songs and dance routines to expect when ‘Strictly’ returns to Blackpool on Saturday

The Independent UK

There is so much excitement swirling round: Strictly stars prepare for Blackpool

The special of the BBC dancing show will feature an appearance from Pet Shop Boys.

Evening Standard

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Strictly 2024 leaderboard: The scores from week eight of the BBC dance competition

Couples scored high across the board at Blackpool Tower with a close contest this week

The Independent UK

Claudia Winkleman hopes for Amy Dowden’s return ‘very soon’ to Strictly dance floor

Dowden was forced to withdraw from the competition after making her return following treatment for cancer

The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing: week eight results – as it happened

Tasha Ghouri and JB Gill tied at the top, with Shayne Ward and Jamie Borthwick joint bottom. But who’d be doomed to the dance-off and who wouldn’t make it to Blackpool?

The Guardian - UK

Amy Dowden ‘so proud’ as she marks one year since finishing chemotherapy

The Welsh dancer revealed her diagnosis with stage three breast cancer last year.

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Strictly Come Dancing latest: Pete Wicks leaves viewers in tears as Lauren Oakley replaces Amy Dowden again

Two Couple’s Choice performances and a stunning American Smooth provided three of this week’s most memorable moments

The Independent UK

Why isn’t Amy Dowden competing on Strictly Come Dancing and who is her replacement?

Dancer said she was ‘gutted’ to miss out on competition for second time

The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden’s health journey as she returns to BBC dance show after injury

Professional dancer was forced to withdraw from last year’s competition due to injury

The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing's week 8 songs and dances as Lauren Oakley replaces Amy Dowden

This weekend’s live show will include two Couple’s Choice and an Argentine Tango

Evening Standard

Amy Dowden fights back tears as she fears 'letting JB Gill down' after foot injury forces Strictly exit

Dowden revealed the heartbreaking news this week that she would be leaving the competition due to injury

Evening Standard

Amy Dowden reveals Strictly plan for emotional anniversary dance with JB Gill before injury exit

It’s been one year since the professional dancer finished chemotherapy treatment

The Independent UK

Amy Dowden hoped to mark one year since ending chemotherapy on Strictly

The dancer was forced to pull out of the competition this week after suffering an insufficiency stress fracture to her foot.

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The Independent UK

Heartbroken Amy Dowden in tears during injury update in first interview since Strictly exit

Strictly Come Dancing professional Amy Dowden broke down in tears as she gave details of her injury that caused her to pull out of her partnership with JB Gill.

Evening Standard

Strictly’s Amy Dowden says injury 'nothing to do with previous health scares'

The 34-year-old underwent treatment for breast cancer last year

The Independent UK

Tearful Amy Dowden hints she may make a sensational Strictly return

Amy revealed she had suffered a shin fracture

Evening Standard

Amy Dowden praised for ‘determination’ by Strictly partner after leaving contest

JB Gill says he was so grateful to her for ‘everything she’s done as my partner to date’.

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Amy Dowden's final words to Strictly audience before injury forced her exit

The professional dancer, 34, was forced to step down due to a foot injury after collapsing backstage last week

The Independent UK

Strictly: Amy Dowden’s one-liner that made stars realise there are ‘more important things’ than BBC show

Dancing pro’s words put things into perspective for celebrity contestants

The Independent UK

Amy Dowden makes heartbreaking statement addressing Strictly replacement Lauren Oakley

‘I’ll forever be your biggest cheerleader,’ the professional dancer said

Evening Standard

Amy Dowden says her heart is ‘breaking’ after foot injury forces Strictly exit

The Welsh dancer said she had felt ‘free again’ recently after getting to focus on choreography rather than cancer.

Evening Standard

Amy Dowden has made as much impact on awareness as on Strictly dancefloor

The Welsh dancer will not take part in the rest of the BBC dance competition this year while she recovers from a foot injury.

Evening Standard

Strictly’s Amy Dowden ‘sadly’ departs competition early after foot injury

Lauren Oakley will now be partnered with JB Gill for the rest of the competition, the BBC One show said.

The Independent UK

Amy Dowden’s future on Strictly Come Dancing revealed as BBC gives ‘sad’ update

Dowden is being replaced by Lauren Oakley as JB Gill’s dancer partner

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