Strictly's JB Gill says it's 'surreal' to dance without Amy Dowden as he breaks silence on exit

Strictly Come Dancing star JB Gill has admitted it is 'surreal' to not be dancing with his professional partner Amy Dowden after she fell ill backstage last week

JLS star JB Gill has addressed his Strictly Come Dancing's dance partner Amy Dowden's exit.

The professionl dancer will be missing this week's show after collapsing backstage last week. JB will now dance with Strictly star Lauren Oakley. Speaking of Amy, JB said: "We’ve been able to build an incredible rapport over the last six / seven weeks and it’s been great going to the training room with her and working on the new routine and, you know, for me, learning different styles - whether it’s a Ballroom style or new Latin style - and then watching that process sort of, as it builds, into the show that we put on, on the Saturday night.

"So, to not have her in rehearsals this week has been a bit surreal. But you know, the best thing […] is that she’s taken some time to get better. We’re obviously wishing her all the best as she recovers.”

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