Strictly's Amy Dowden beams in snap taken before collapsing backstage

Strictly Come Dancing's Amy Dowden was the picture of happiness as she beamed with her fellow dancers in a fun snap shortly before collapsing backstage. 

The Welsh pro dancer, 34, who has Crohn’s Disease and is believed to be in remission following a gruelling breast cancer battle, was rushed to hospital after falling ill behind-the-scenes. 

And in an image shared to Strictly's Instagram page on Saturday, Amy appeared seemingly well as she posed for a group picture with celebrity partner JB Gill and the rest of the 2024 cast.

Dressed as a spooky scarecrow for the show's Halloween special, Amy didn't appear to show any sign of distress ahead of her heartbreaking collapse later that day.

Later in Sunday's results show, JLS star JB was forced to stand solo after Amy collapsed backstage after filming wrapped on Saturday's live show. 

Amy, who missed the 2023 series of Strictly after being diagnosed with breast cancer, was forced to miss the Results show, which was pre-recorded shortly after her collapse on Saturday night.

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It's now been said that concerned insiders are worried Amy won't be able to continue the competition, given the severity of her incident.

An insider told The Sun: 'Amy was obviously in huge distress. Everyone around her was equally upset because they felt so helpless.

'JB had to be given a hug. Even the medic who first attended to Amy needed support and consolation. 

'The only thing they could do was try to get her to hospital as quickly and safely as possible.'

Amy was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer the day after she came home from her honeymoon with husband Ben Jones in 2023.

In what became the toughest year of her life, the Strictly Come Dancing star underwent a mastectomy, chemotherapy, fertility treatment and also almost died of sepsis. 

The dancer has battled gut condition Crohn's disease since she was a child and said she has already been through 'quite a lot' in her life with health struggles. 

JB shared an Instagram message on Sunday as the pair made it through to another week, writing 'on behalf of both @amydowden and I.'

'I just want to say a huge thank you to everyone for voting for us and wishing us well. We absolutely loved our performance on Saturday night and are SO grateful to be through to another week Thank you, thank you, thank you for your support.'

JB's message was met with an outpouring of love for Amy from her co-stars and fans. 

Pete Wicks and Amy's close friend on the show, fellow pro Dianne Buswell both posted heart emojis. JB also reposted messages from fan accounts voicing their excitement that the pair would be competing for another week. 

Amy has so far not posted on social media since Saturday night. 

But fans rushed to X - formerly known as Twitter - to send the professional dancer well wishes and a speedy recovery.

'Sending our heartfelt best wishes for a speedy return to the studio! We love watching you and JB dancing!; Wishing best wishes and a speedy recovery to the wonderful, inspirational Amy Dowden.' 

'Sending love & best wishes to #amydowden She is so inspirational... overcoming so much. Great to see her back on #Strictly Please be well enough to continue this series...'

'Sending lots of love to Amy Dowden. And I hope she is feeling so much better now; Hoping Amy Dowden is doing ok & wishing her well'

'Hope @AmyDowden feels better soon. Sending much love and prayers.'

A statement from Amy's spokesperson confirmed: '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.'