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Amy Dowden’s Strictly replacement 'revealed' as star misses rehearsals after collapse


Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden was rushed to hospital on Saturday night after she collapsed backstage, so her celebrity partner will rehearse with another dancer while she recovers

Lauren appears to have cleared her schedule to help JB rehearse, as her usual Monday virtual class with creative director Ian Banham has been postponed according to her Instagram page. On Sunday night, Lauren wrote: "Hey guys, I'm so sorry but due to unforeseen circumstances I'm unable to make the class with Ian Banham tomorrow. Lauren Oakley is reportedly rehearsing with JB on Monday while Amy recuperates (Image: Ray Burmiston/BBC/PA Wire)Meanwhile, the East of England Ambulance Service confirmed the incident, stating: "We were called just after 9pm on Saturday to attend a medical emergency at Elstree Studios in Borehamwood.

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