Strictly Come Dancing 's Amy Dowden could be stepping down from the spotlight after a concerning incident this weekend left her collapsing backstage post her live foxtrot with JB Gill , earning them a score of 32 to the tune of Toploader's Dancing In The Moonlight. Despite Anton Du Beke praising the dance as a "super duper performance" and Craig Revel Horwood commenting that Gill could have immersed deeper into his scarecrow role, the focus quickly shifted offstage when Dowden fell ill shortly after their routine. It was reported that an ambulance was summoned 'as a precaution'.
In light of the scare, Dowden's spokesperson released a statement: "Amy was feeling unwell and so an ambulance was called as a precaution. "She is feeling much better and would like to thank the Strictly family for their love and concern. We request Amy's privacy in matters of health is kindly respected.
" Amidst battling cancer for nearly two years alongside her Crohn's Disease condition, the beloved dancer might have to bow out from the series, insiders fear. It comes after news today that Amy is set to be replaced for rehearsals by Lauren Oakley. Now the star is focused on her recovery following the tragic incident.
"Amy was obviously in huge distress. Everyone around her was equally upset because they felt so helpless. "JB had to be given a hug.
Even the medic who first attended to Amy needed support and consolation. The only thing they could do was try to get her to hospital as quickly and safely .
