Why is Amy Dowden missing from Strictly Come Dancing results show?

Observant Strictly Come Dancing fans have realised that Amy Dowden - who is paired with JB Gill this year - is absent from the Sunday night result show after falling ill

Strictly Come Dancing fans have noticed Amy Dowden did not appear on Sunday night's results show - as she collapsed backstage on the show.

The 33-year-old Welsh actress missed out on the 2023 season of Strictly as she battled cancer - but made a triumphant return for the 2024 season after beating back the disease. She has been paired with JLS star JB Gill and on Saturday night they secured 32 points from the judges after performing a lively Foxtrot.

However, Amy fell ill soon after the live show was filmed and had to be rushed to hospital. She was then absent from the results show as a result - as this is filmed on Saturday night immediately after the live show.

A representative for Amy told The Mirror: "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."

Amy bravely battled breast cancer last year - and after a health check in March was thrilled to reveal "no evidence of disease". She then set her sights on getting back to the dancefloor and was given a partner in the current series to make a full comeback.

Appearing on BBC Breakfast in March Amy had said: "This is the longest I've never danced for since May so I need to get my body back into it. And obviously, my body's been through so much with chemo so it's building up gradually. But I have missed it so much. I used to go and support them and it was bittersweet.

"I was supporting my best friends but I didn't want anything more than to be on that dancefloor. It was so cruel. So that's the aim, is that they'll have me back, to be back on that dancefloor with my best friends doing what I love most later this year."

At the start of the new series, bosses organised a special dance to celebrate Amy's return. A stunning quickstep routine marked her comeback with Amy "front and centre" as she dazzled the audience, alongside her fellow Professional Dancers.

At the time Amy said: “I am so excited for every element of being back with my Strictly family. I am so grateful to get this opportunity, especially as it’s such a special year for this legendary show. It feels like it’s my first year again. I’m buzzing to see the whole team, for costumes, for dance routines, to meet the celebrities, the judges. Everyone’s laughing at me because I am just smiling constantly. I’d like to dedicate this dance to my pink sisters who have supported me through the past year and to all those currently facing cancer.”

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