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BBC Strictly's Tess and Claudia make Amy Dowden announcement after pro's exit


BBC Strictly Come Dancing fans were devastated as the show announced professional dancer Amy Dowden will no longer be taking part in the competition - here's why

As the Strictly Come Dancing final edges closer, the nine remaining celebs are pulling out all the stops to dazzle the judges and nab that elusive perfect score of 40, which has yet to be awarded this series. Tess announced: "Before we get started, our lovely Amy Dowden has had to withdraw from this year's competition due to injury so Lauren will be stepping in and dancing with JB for the rest of his time on the show. Amy Dowden had to leave the series earlier than planned (Image: BBC)The previous weekend, JB Gill wowed the judges, nabbing his highest score yet—39 points—for Icons Week alongside Tasha Ghouri, vaulting him to the leaderboard pinnacle.

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