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Strictly's JB Gill's sweet tribute to Amy Dowden is revealed after the JLS star avoids the dance off with new partner Lauren Oakley


The JLS star performed with strictly pro Lauren for his couples' choice performance during Saturday's ICONS week, with the pair successfully avoiding the dance off.

JB, 37, and professional partner Lauren, 33, performed their couples choice to a medley to Bruno Mars and topped the leaderboard alongside Tasha Ghouri. Hours before JB and choreographer Lauren took to the dancefloor, Amy - who is understood to be in remission after battling breast cancer and has Crohn's disease - wrote a heartfelt message of support for the pair on social media. Addressing her dance partner directly, Amy continued: 'JB it says everything how you've been able to adapt to a new professional, produce such a great number (so excited for everyone to see) whilst supporting me!

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