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Strictly's JB Gill seen heading to rehearsals with new dance partner Lauren Oakley as she steps in for Amy Dowden


Professional dancer Amy Dowden fell ill during last week's Strictly Come Dancing show, so fellow pro Lauren Oakley has stepped in to dance with celebrity contestant JB Gill on Saturday's show

Lauren Oakley is stepping in for AmyOn the show Amy and JB performed a foxtrot to Dancing In The Moonlight by Toploader. The Strictly Come Dancing professional was diagnosed with breast cancer in May 2023, just 10 months after marrying Ben Jones on South Wales' Gower Peninsula in June 2022. She is delighted that fellow Professional Dancer, Lauren Oakley, is able to step in for rehearsals and to perform in Saturday’s show for JB Gill’s Couple’s Choice dance.

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