Strictly’s JB Gill looks sombre as he is seen for the first time since his dance partner Amy Dowden collapsed backstage during the live show

By Laura Parkin For Mailonline

Published: 11:13 GMT, 29 October 2024 | Updated: 11:13 GMT, 29 October 2024

JB Gill looked sombre as he was seen for the first time since his Strictly Come Dancing partner Amy Dowden collapsed backstage during the live show. 

Heading to rehearsals in London on Tuesday, the JSL star was joined by professional Lauren Oakley, who has stepped in to replace Amy. 

The Wesh ballroom dancer, 34, who is understood to be in remission after battling breast cancer, was rushed to hospital on Saturday evening. 

JB wrapped up in a long padded coat which he layered over a black T-shirt and a pair of Nike shorts. 

JB Gill looked sombre as he was seen for the first time since his Strictly Come Dancing partner Amy Dowden collapsed backstage during the live show

Heading to rehearsals in London on Tuesday, the JSL star was joined by professional Lauren Oakley, who has stepped in to replace Amy

Paramedics were called to the show’s Hertfordshire base after 9:00pm on Saturday evening following reports of a ‘medical emergency.’ 

A spokesperson for the East of England Ambulance Service said: ‘We were called just after 9pm on Saturday to attend a medical emergency at Elstree Studios in Borehamwood. 

‘An ambulance was sent to the scene. One patient, an adult female, was transported to Barnet Hospital for further care.’ 

Moments earlier the dancer had performed the Foxtrot to Toploader hit Dancing In The Moonlight with her celebrity partner, JLS star JB Gill. 

But fans noted the dancer was partially seated during her latest performance. 

The pair climbed to number five on the Strictly leaderboard after being awarded a collective score of 32 from show judges Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel-Horwood, Motsi Mabuse and Anton Du Beke.

A statement from Dowden’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.’ 

Dowden’s world came crashing down when she was diagnosed with cancer the day after she came home from her honeymoon with dancer husband Ben Jones in 2023.

While she hoped it could be cured by surgery, two months later in June doctors found another type of cancer.

Lauren arrived shortly after JB 

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Strictly’s JB Gill looks sombre as he is seen for the first time since his dance partner Amy Dowden collapsed backstage during the live show

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