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Strictly star Amy Dowden ‘replaced by Lauren Oakley’ in rehearsals after hospital dash

Strictly pro Amy Dowden was rushed to hospital on Saturday. Lauren Oakley will reportedly step in for her during rehearsals.

In a turn of events that worried Strictly fans, dance pro Amy Dowden was taken to the hospital after becoming unwell backstage on Saturday night. Amy – who is paired with JLS star JB Gill – missed the results show due to this medical emergency. One patient, an adult female, was transported to Barnet Hospital for further care,” a spokesman for the East of England Ambulance Service stated.

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