JB Gill and Strictly Pay Tribute to Amy Dowden

Amy Dowden's journey on Strictly Come Dancing ended prematurely due to a foot injury, prompting a heartfelt tribute from the show and her partner JB Gill, who will now be paired with Lauren Oakley. Dowden, who recently celebrated being in remission from stage three breast cancer, expressed pride in her achievements despite the setbacks. Her departure from the competition was acknowledged with warm wishes from hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, and support from fans flooded social media. Despite her injury, Dowden shared her excitement about receiving her MBE and promised to support JB and Lauren from the sidelines. JB Gill dedicated a performance to Amy, highlighting the strong bond and support within the Strictly community. Amy has expressed gratitude for the love and support she has received and remains optimistic about returning to dance in some capacity later in the series.