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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 · Nov 5, 2024

Amy Dowden makes heartbreaking statement addressing Strictly replacement Lauren Oakley

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

The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2024

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 · Nov 4, 2024

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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 · Nov 4, 2024

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.

Evening Standard · Nov 4, 2024

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

The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2024

Amy Dowden says her heart is 'breaking' after injury forces Strictly Come Dancing exit

Fellow professional dancer Lauren Oakley will now take her place alongside celebrity partner JB Gill

Evening Standard · Nov 4, 2024

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Injury forces dancer Amy Dowden to leave this year’s Strictly

Spokesperson says Dowden will not take part in the rest of the competition owing to foot injury

The Guardian - UK · Nov 4, 2024

Amy Dowden recounts ‘tough week’ after being forced to pull out of Strictly broadcast

Dowden did not perform in Saturday night’s show following illness

The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2024

Strictly star ‘gutted’ to leave competition after dance-off defeat

All four judges agreed unanimously to save one couple in the dance-off.

Evening Standard · Nov 3, 2024

Amy Dowden breaks down as JB Gill scores first 10 with replacement partner

Strictly Come Dancing’s Amy Dowden broke down in tears as JB Gill scored his first 10 with replacement partner Lauren Oakley on Saturday, 2 November.

The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2024

Strictly Come Dancing 2024 already has a winner – the phenomenal Amy Dowden

COMMENT: The Welsh dancer was forced to miss this week’s live show after illness but whatever happens in the competition, she’s already a champion, writes Rachel McGrath

The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2024

JB Gill and Lauren Oakley score joint series highest as Amy Dowden watches

Oakley replaced Amy Dowden as Gill’s partner because of illness.

Evening Standard · Nov 2, 2024

Amy Dowden’s reaction to JB Gill’s near perfect score has Strictly fans ‘heart broken’

‘Seeing Amy cry has made me cry,’ said one viewer

The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2024

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The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2024

Strictly leaderboard scores from week seven of the dance competition

Recapping how the judges marked the ‘Strictly’ couples in Icons Week

Evening Standard · Nov 2, 2024

Amy Dowden says her, JB Gill and Lauren Oakley are Strictly ‘dream team’

The Welsh professional dancer watched tonight’s show from the studio with Claudia Winkleman.

The Guardian - UK · Nov 2, 2024

Strictly Come Dancing: week seven results – as it happened

In a Strictly first, it was icons week. Tasha Ghouri and JB Gill topped the scoreboard, with Pete Wicks way down at the bottom. But who fell at the contest’s midway mark?

Evening Standard · Nov 2, 2024

Strictly’s Amy Dowden wishes JB Gill the ‘best of luck’ ahead of live show

Gill will perform with Lauren Oakley, who does not have a partner for this year’s series, on Saturday’s show.

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The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2024

Strictly Come Dancing: Amy Dowden in tears at JB Gill’s score as Sarah Hadland wows with Madonna tribute

The professional dancer fell ill during the filming of last weeks show

The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2024

Strictly’s Amy Dowden appears in first TV interview after live show collapse

Welsh dancer was taken to hospital last Saturday after falling ill

Evening Standard · Nov 2, 2024

Strictly’s inaugural icons week to honour Taylor Swift and Beyonce

During the results show, the professional dancers will perform a Beyonce medley.

Evening Standard · Nov 1, 2024

Strictly star Amy Dowden ‘feeling so much better’ as she makes TV return following health scare

The professional dancer said JB Gill had been ‘so supportive’ of her.

The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2024

Strictly’s Amy Dowden gives health update in first TV interview after hospital dash

Strictly Come Dancing professional Amy Dowden has given her first live TV interview after falling ill backstage and being taken to hospital, nearly a week ago.

The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2024

Strictly Come Dancing reveals songs and dances for first Icons Week

Expect songs from Whitney Houston, Beyoncé and Madonna

Evening Standard · Oct 31, 2024

JB Gill says Strictly training without Amy Dowden is ‘surreal’ following health scare

Professional dancer Lauren Oakley, who does not have a partner for this year’s BBC One show, has stepped in to perform with Gill.

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