Strictly’s Amy Dowden issues health update as she makes TV return after hospital dash

STRICTLY Come Dancing star Amy Dowden issued a fresh health update as she made her TV return after her hospital dash.

The professional dancer appeared on It Takes Two alongside former JLS singer JB Gill and her replacement Lauren Oakley.

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Amy, 34, was previously forced to pull out of this week’s show after she was rushed to hospital.

Former professional Janette Manrara welcomed the trio into the studio to give an update on JB’s progress for his forthcoming Couple’s Choice routine.

Straight away, Amy was asked on her recovery as she issued an update on the BBC Two spinoff show.

She admitted: “Yeah, I’m feeling so much better.

“And I’d just like to thank everyone for all the love and support I have recieved.

“And to my Strictly family, I’m feeling much better.”

An ambulance was called to the set at Elstree Studios after she collapsed backstage.

Although Welsh pro was said to be “doing much better”, BBC bosses confirmed that Lauren Oakley will step in.

A Strictly Come Dancing spokesperson said: “Amy Dowden MBE is doing much better and the Strictly family send her love and wish her well. 

“She is delighted that fellow professional dancer, Lauren Oakley, is able to step in for rehearsals and to perform in Saturday’s show for JB Gill’s Couple’s Choice dance. 

“We are all hopeful that Amy will be back to dance with JB next week.”

Amy has Crohn’s Disease and has been battling stage three breast cancer for almost 18 months,