Yahoo News Strictly's Amy Dowden sends good luck message to JB Gill
Strictly Come Dancing's Amy Dowden has sent a good luck message to her celebrity partner JB Gill ahead of his performance with her stand-in.
Amy was taken to hospital last Saturday before filming the results show, and Lauren Oakley has stepped up to temporarily cover her; training with JB in the week and performing with him tonight (November 2).
On her Instagram page, Amy shared a photo of Lauren with JB, as well as a photo of all three of them together. In the caption, she wrote: "Wishing these two the absolute best of luck tonight! I'm going to be your biggest cheerleader!"
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The dancer then added: "@jbgill it says everything how you've been able to adapt to a new professional, produce such a great number (so excited for everyone to see) whilst supporting me! I’m so lucky! You’re a STAR! I know what tonight means to you! Thank you!
"@laurenmayoakley thank you, I knew Jay would be in safe hands and have a fabulous time with you! You know I’ve always adored your dancing since I ran up to you in Blackpool tower at 8 years old to tell you! Thank you darling!"
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Amy finished by thanking the fans for looking out for her: "A big thank you for all the love and support I’ve received this past week. So grateful and certainly helped! Now tune into the first ever ICONS week on Strictly!"
Amy is expected to be back in training with JB next week.
Strictly Come Dancing airs on Saturdays on BBC One, while spin-off Strictly: It Takes Two airs on weeknights on BBC Two. Both shows are available to stream on BBC iPlayer.
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