Strictly’s Amy Dowden posts tribute to JB Gill as she’s forced to miss tonight’s show vowing to be ‘biggest cheerleader’
Date: 2024-11-02STRICTLY Come Dancing’s Amy Dowden has posted a sweet tribute to show partner JB Gill – vowing to be his “cheerleader” during tonight’s live show.
The JLS hitmaker, 37, will perform a Couple’s Choice routine to a series of Bruno Mars tracks on tonight’s BBC programme – yet is partnered with Lauren Oakley due to Amy’s recent illness.
The Welsh BBC professional posted a sweet snap showing Lauren and JB to her Instagram page with a lengthy message ahead of Saturday’s Idols Week performance.
Amy, who has Crohn’s Disease and has been battling cancer, posted in her caption: “Wishing these two the absolute best of luck tonight! I’m going to be your biggest cheerleader!
“@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 eightyears old to tell you! Thank you darling!
“@lizzie.gough you for choreographing such a brilliant routine! LOVE IT! Thank you!”
Amy then turned her attention to her Strictly fans as she wrote: “Also 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!
