Strictly Come Dancing: JB Gill thanks supporters after dance partner Amy Dowden rushed to hospital
JB Gill, a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing, expressed his gratitude to fans following the hospitalization of his dance partner, Amy Dowden, after their performance on Saturday.
Dowden, 34, was absent from the pre-recorded results show on Sunday, leaving Gill, 37, to discover on his own if he would be in the dance-off.
The pair managed to steer clear of the last two spots following their Halloween week performance of the foxtrot to "Dancing In The Moonlight" by Toploader.
Dowden, hailing from Caerphilly in South Wales, made a complete comeback to the professional circuit this year following her treatment for breast cancer.
It was revealed that the dancer, who also suffers from Crohn's disease, would be coming back to the show after undergoing a mastectomy and chemotherapy treatment.
She teamed up with JLS vocalist Gill, and together they've made it to the top 10.
Sky News has learned that another professional, Lauren Oakley, will replace Dowden during Monday's rehearsals while she focuses on her recovery.
In an Instagram post, Gill expressed gratitude, saying: "On behalf of both myself and @amy_dowden, I want to extend a big thank you to everyone for your support and votes."
We had an amazing time performing on Saturday night and we're thrilled to have advanced to another week on @bbcstrictly! We're so thankful for all your support.
Several dancers from the Strictly Come Dancing show expressed their support, including Dianne Buswell, Johannes Radebe, Jowita Przystal, and Nancy Xu.
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On Sunday, a representative for Dowden mentioned that the dancer was "not feeling well, so an ambulance was requested as a safety measure."
"She's doing significantly better now and wants to express her gratitude to the Strictly family for their support and care," they mentioned.
"We kindly ask that Amy's health matters be treated with privacy and respect."
The BBC announced that Dowden was "unable" to participate in the results show on Sunday because of unexpected events.
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A representative from the East of England Ambulance Service stated that they received a call shortly after 9 PM on Saturday to respond to a medical incident at Elstree Studios in Borehamwood.
"An ambulance arrived at the location. One individual, an adult woman, was taken to Barnet Hospital for additional treatment," they stated.
