Strictly's JB Gill departs rehearsals with new partner Lauren Oakley after Amy Dowden was forced to pull out of this week's show following health scare Have YOU got a story? Email [email protected] By Lily Jobson For Mailonline Published: 21:36, 29 October 2024 | Updated: 21:42, 29 October 2024 e-mail View comments Strictly's JB Gill departed rehearsals with his temporary partner Lauren Oakley on Tuesday after Amy Dowden was forced to pull out of this week's show following her health scare. His current pro partner Amy, 34, was rushed to hospital during last week's live show after she collapsed backstage.
While she recovers, BBC announced Lauren would be stepping in for Amy and dancing with JLS star JB, 37, on Saturday. BBC bosses said they were 'hopeful' that Amy will return next week. A Strictly Come Dancing spokesman said: 'Amy is doing much better.
She is delighted that Lauren is able to step in for rehearsals and to perform in Saturday's show for JB Gill's Couple's Choice dance. Strictly's JB Gill, 37, departed rehearsals with his temporary partner Lauren Oakley on Tuesday after Amy Dowden was forced to pull out of this week's show following her health scare His current pro partner Amy, 34, was rushed to hospital during last week's live show after she collapsed backstage While she recovers, BBC announced Lauren would be stepping in for Amy and dancing with JLS star JB on Saturday 'We are all hopeful that Amy will be back to dance with JB next week.' JB wrapped up in a lo.