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Strictly's JB Gill breaks silence on Amy Dowden's collapse and 'having to adapt' with new pro partner


Strictly Come Dancing's JB Gill has broken his silence on his dance partner Amy Dowden's absence from the BBC show and has opened up on working with Lauren Oakley

Sharing his feelings about not dancing alongside Amy this weekend, JB spoke to OJ Borg on BBC Radio 2 today (Wednesday, 31 October). Amy Dowden and JB Gill performing on Strictly just before the ambulance was called on Saturday night (Image: BBC)"So, to not have her in rehearsals this week has been a bit surreal. She is delighted that fellow Professional Dancer Lauren Oakley is able to step in for rehearsals and perform in Saturday's show for JB Gill's Couple's Choice dance.

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