Amy Dowden's Strictly replacement Lauren Oakley breaks her silence as she makes a heartfelt promise to the dancer after health scare By Bethan Edwards For Mailonline Published: 20:19 EDT, 28 October 2024 | Updated: 20:31 EDT, 28 October 2024 e-mail 2 View comments Lauren Oakley has broken her silence after being announced as Amy Dowden 's Strictly Come Dancing replacement following her health scare. Amy was admitted to hospital following a reported collapse at Elstree Studios, the BBC show's Hertfordshire base after suffering a 'medical emergency' backstage during Saturday's live Halloween special. Since professional dancer Lauren has been confirmed as Amy's replacement for next weeks show as she will perform with her partner JLS star JB Gill.
Taking to Instagram after the announcement, Lauren shared a heartfelt promise to Amy as she sent her well wishes. She wrote: 'Sending you so much love and well wishes @amy_dowden hope you're back on the dance floor as soon as possible! Lauren Oakley has broken her silence after being announced as Amy Dowden 's Strictly Come Dancing replacement following her health scare Amy was admitted to hospital following a reported collapse at Elstree Studios, the BBC show's Hertfordshire base after suffering a 'medical emergency' backstage during Saturday's live Halloween special; pictured last week 'I will look after @JBgill for you this week, I hope we make you proud!' Welsh ballroom dancer Amy, 34, who is understood to be in remission after batt.