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Sara Davies shares fears for Amy Dowden after quitting Strictly - admitting 'she's gone into herself and will be a heap on the couch' after 'leaving her heart on the dancefloor'


Amy who is understood to be in remission from breast cancer and has Crohn's disease, was forced to pull out of last weekend's show after collapsing backstage.

In a lengthy statement on Tuesday, Amy said her 'heart was broken' and revealed the show had helped 'feel like herself again' following chemotherapy treatment as she paid tribute to 'perfect partner' JB Gill, 37. 'Whilst Amy focuses on her recovery following a foot injury, fellow Professional Dancer, Lauren Oakley, will step in as JB's dance partner. But during the live Halloween special last month, she was admitted to hospital following a reported collapse at Elstree Studios - the BBC show's Hertfordshire base - after suffering a 'medical emergency' backstage.

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