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Strictly's Lauren Oakley breaks silence as she permanently replaces Amy Dowden for rest of series


Strictly Come Dancing's Lauren Oakley has shared a supportive message for Amy Dowden, after it was confirmed that she will no longer compete in the current series of the BBC show

Whilst Amy focuses on her recovery following a foot injury, fellow professional dancer Lauren Oakley will step in as JB's dance partner. Amy was partnered with JLS star JB Gill (Image: BBC/Ray Burmiston)Fellow pro Gorka Márquez was quick to respond, writing: "Sending you all the love." On Saturday, Amy watched in the studio as JB and Lauren danced to a Bruno Mars medley and earned the joint highest score of this year’s series.

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