AMY DOWDEN WITHDRAWS FROM STRICTLY COME DANCING

Pro dancer Amy Dowden has been forced to withdraw from Strictly Come Dancing.

A Strictly Come Dancing spokesperson said: "Sadly, Amy Dowden MBE will not be partaking in the rest of the competition this year. Whilst Amy focuses on her recovery following a foot injury, fellow Professional Dancer, Lauren Oakley, will step in as JB’s dance partner. The health and wellbeing of everyone involved in Strictly are always the utmost priority. The whole Strictly family sends Amy love and well wishes."

Strictly Come Dancing continues Saturdays and Sundays on BBC One.