JB Gill and Lauren Oakley’s upcoming Strictly dance routine for this weekend has just been revealed.
Amy Dowden was previously forced to pull out of the hit BBC show after she collapsed backstage.
The popular professional dancer previously returned to Strictly Come Dancing after her battle with stage three breast cancer.
Bosses confirmed that she will be replaced by Lauren Oakley after she was rushed to hospital after she filmed the main show.
The programme previously came under fire from fans as JLS star JB Gill was made to stand alone on the results show.
Now, his next dance – and first with Lauren Oakley – has been revealed on the spin-off, It Takes Two.
The theme for the week is ‘Icons’ and Fleur East ran through the music and each artist that will be featured this weekend.
As part of the BBC Two show, the former X Factor runner-up revealed the songs and type of dance for each couple.
She revealed that JB Gill and Lauren will dance the Couples Choice, to music by smash-hit singer, Bruno Mars.
Going through the list, she explained: “At five, an out of this world Bruno Mars medley for JB and Lauren.
“The American singer’s 24k Magic, put a spell on the 2018 Grammys, scooping seven awards.
“Will his [JB’s] own brand of Uptown Funk bring treasure to their Couple’s Choice?”
Over the weekend, an ambulance was called to Elstree Studios where Strictly is filmed and the 34-year-old was brought to hospital by medics.
A spokesperson for Amy said: “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.”
The Sun's Jamie Downham takes a look at the beloved Strictly star's ups and downs...
AS Strictly Come Dancing viewers know, you’ll struggle to catch Amy Dowden without a huge smile on her face.
But recently the Welsh star – one the best-rated Ballroom and Latin American professional dancers the UK has ever produced – has suffered a string of “nightmare” blows to her health.
She was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer in May last year and underwent a full mastectomy, before having chemotherapy towards the end of 2023.
However, she later reported docs had found a clot on her lung, telling fans sadly: “Unfortunately I’ve had another nightmare this week.”
Nonetheless, brave Amy, seen here dancing with James Bye, made an epic return to Strictly the following month with an appearance that left many viewers in floods tears.
As 2024 dawned, she admitted: “I feel I was robbed of the year I had planned and reflecting for me makes me upset and angry.”
However, she was soon smiling again. Amy, her hair starting to grow back after her cancer treatment, was seen messing around with her co-stars Dianne Buswell and Vito Coppola on the Strictly tour earlier this month.
And despite another spell in hospital in February, she still mustered a cheeriness many would struggle for, telling fans: “The sun is shining – and I certainly can’t wait for Spring.”
And we certainly can’t wait to see you dancing again, Amy…
Later, a spokesperson for the show 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.”
They added: “We are all hopeful that Amy will be back to dance with JB next week.”
Strictly come Dancing is available to watch on BBC One and stream on BBC iPlayer.
HARROWING pictures have shown a little girl covered in blood and left with horrific injuries after she was mauled by her family dog.
Police were called to a property in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, on October 25 after reports that a young child was attacked by a two-year-old Doberman.
The dog was laid on the sofa and the girl tried to kiss it, but the animal reacted and mauled the child’s head.
Horrific photos of the little girl from after the attack show the side of her face and ears covered in blood after the savage attack.
The youngster was rushed to hospital where she required surgery.
The dog responsible for causing injury to the child was seized by South Yorkshire Police officers and will be put to sleep.
As Halloween and Bonfire Night approach again this year, police have warned dog owners and parents to be alert.
Sergeant Matt Duffy said: “We are continuing to see children bitten by dogs across South Yorkshire.
“We are working hard to reduce the risk from dangerous dogs to our communities, but we need your help.
“You know your family, you know your dog.
“As we approach a time of year where things are slightly different, people are in costumes and you may have more visitors to your home, please take action.
“Also, please remember that when a dog has been exposed to stress or anxiety, it may take a few days for the effects to end.
“It is important you are vigilant and provide your dog with a safe space.”
South Yorkshire Police said they received 126 reports of dangerous dogs between October 28 and November 8, with 34 reports involving a person being seriously injured.
A spokesperson for South Yorkshire Police said: “As Halloween and Bonfire Night approach, we’re releasing photos of a child mauled by a family dog to urge parents to act.
“As a busy and ‘different’ period approaches, please be aware that any dog can bite and cause serious injuries and you are more likely to be bitten by a familiar dog within your home.
“Urging parents to act, we are sharing photographs of a child recently mauled by a family pet; this can happen to anyone, any dog has the ability to cause harm.”
After eleven horrific attacks in 1991, Home Secretary Kenneth Baker promised “to rid the country of the menace of these fighting dogs” by introducing the Dangerous Dogs Act.
The law is often considered controversial.
This is because it focuses on a dog’s breed or looks instead of an individual dog’s behaviour.
Many believe this fails to stem the rise of dog attacks.
According to the RSPCA, over a third of the people killed by dogs since the act was brought in were attacked by legal breeds.
THE UK’s fatal dog attack hotspot has been revealed.
Britain is battling an epidemic of vicious maulings, with incidents last year hitting a 40-year high.
In the last ten years there have been a whopping 41 deaths as a result of vicious hound attacks – and ten of these took place in the last year.
Now, using the latest ONS statistics, The Sun has revealed which county in the UK has seen the most fatalities in the last decade.
From 2013 – present Yorkshire has seen five deaths from dog attacks – making it the most deadly area in Britain.
July 2022 was the most recent fatality – when Joanne Robinson, 43, was savaged by two dogs at a home in Rotherham.
Her boyfriend Jamie Stead, 42, also suffered devastating injuries to his face, hands and chest as he tried to pull the animals off her.
And in September 2020, Elon Jase Ellis-Joynes was only 12 days old when he was fatally bitten by his family’s Chow Chow-cross called Teddy.
Merseyside and South Wales come in joint second for the most deathly dog attacks – with four in each county.
In October 2022 Ann Dunn, 65, died at her home in the Vauxhall area of Liverpool following a horror involving five American bulldogs.
Just two months later, retired nurse Shirley Patrick, 83, passed away in hospital 17 days after suffering “life-threatening injuries” from a dog in her home.
And down the road in November 2021, schoolboy Jack Lis, 10, was mauled to death by an American Bully XL called ‘Beast’ at a friend’s home.
Manchester and Lancashire are the third worst areas for fatalities after seeing two deaths each in the last ten years.
A MAN has revealed that he has been nicknamed Edward Scissorhands after spending over £40,000 getting his nails done.
Lash technician Ryan’s nails are always four to five inches long, and he only ever cuts them to get a new set put on.
His nail appointments can last up to eight hours, and he spends around £760 every two weeks on his nails.
The 25-year-old, from New York, has been getting his nails done extremely long for over four years, and said his clients are often worried that he won’t be able to do their lashes properly because of his nails.
Ryan said that the household tasks he struggles with the most are washing small cups or getting into small crevices whilst cleaning.
“I would say it’s a challenge because it requires patience, and it probably just takes a little bit longer than the average person, by like a minute”, he told Truly.
However, despite the challenges, Ryan said that he can do everything anyone else can with his nails, even cracking an egg.
“People are always amazed that I can crack these”, he said.
Ryan said that the inspiration for his unconventional nails came from his grandma who always had very long nails when he was growing up.
He said he loved the sound they made, as well as the crazy designs she had on each nail.
“I always knew that one day I would do my nails like that.”
Ryan often posts videos of himself doing basic tasks like tying his shoelaces or opening doors, and the videos often go viral, racking up millions of views.
Many are impressed by Ryan’s ability to be able to carry out tasks with his huge nails, but he has also faced lots of criticism from trolls.
“Everybody is just outraged that a boy has such long nails”, he said.
Comments from trolls have ranged from saying that the nails look like “overpriced garbage” to likening Ryan to the titular character in Tim Burton‘s classic film Edward Scissorhands.
“You can never compare these nails to garbage, garbage will never cost $1000”, he said.
Hitting back at the trolls, Ryan said that he thinks his nails are “beautiful”, adding that just because they are not to everyone’s taste does not mean that there is anything wrong with them.
Ryan said that a lot of people think he gets his nails done for “attention”, but he said that this is not the case, and he just thinks that they are beautiful.
He added that he doesn’t think that he will ever go back to having short nails.
“It would probably have to be a life or death situation”, he said.
Ryan said that he thinks his nails have helped his confidence, as he can express himself better with them.
“Haters are what has pushed me to keep going and get to where I’m at.”
STRICTLY fans are convinced one of the professionals will quit the show after its current series.
We’re halfway through the latest series of Strictly Come Dancing and some viewers think it will be the last for a beloved star.
Dianne Buswell is currently paired up with comedian Chris McCausland.
The duo is currently one of the favourites to life the Glitterball trophy, which some believe could be 35-year-old Dianne’s ‘last hurrah’.
Writing on social media, one fan said: “I would say Dianne might leave this year, especially if she wins.”
Someone else replied: “Now that you’ve said it, it does seem likely that this could be Dianne’s last hurrah.
“Not only because of her massively popular partnership with Chris but also because she’s been getting a lot of prominent roles in the pro numbers.”
Another reason fans think Dianne is set to bow out is her 2025 tour with fellow professional Vito Coppola.
Announcing her new adventure outside of Strictly with her co-star earlier this year, Dianne wrote on Instagram: “We are so, so excited to finally introduce you all to our brand new show DIANNE & VITO ‘Red Hot and Ready’ presented by Burn the Floor.
“We’ve been working on this project for such a long time and we cannot wait to share this special show with the whole of the UK in 2025!”
But some fans were not impressed with the announcement from Dianne, who joined Strictly in 2017.
Many pointed out that out of 27 locations revealed so far, there are no shows scheduled in Scotland or Ireland.
One wrote: “So exciting!! However it can’t really be considered a uk tour without a Scotland date.”
Off the dancefloor Dianne is in a relationship with YouTube star Joe Sugg, who she met when they were partnered for the 2018 series.
A SPORTING fan burst into tears when asked about Ruben Amorim’s potential switch to Manchester United.
The Portuguese has emerged as the favourite to take over at Old Trafford following Erik ten Hag’s sacking.
United are reportedly looking at several candidates including Thomas Frank and Gareth Southgate.
But Amorim is their No1 choice and United are willing to trigger his £8.3million release clause.
Amorim is said to be open to the switch too, which is not good news for Sporting fans.
Supporters flocked to the Jose Alvalade Stadium ahead of their game against Nacional and some were asked about Amorim’s future.
One elderly fan burst into tears when asked about the prospect of the 39-year-old leaving the club.
He was only able to muster a few words before clasping his hand his hand over his mouth, before wiping away tears from his eyes.
Amorim is a popular figure amongst fans after leading Sporting to their first league title for 19 years.
He followed up that success by winning the Primeira Liga again last season, and this term he has a 100 per cent record from nine games.
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Amorim has built a reputation for improving players while handing opportunities to young players – which bodes well for United’s young talent.
While he is described as a “master trash-talker” in press conferences – a genius in getting his message across, creating a narrative while deflecting pressure away from his players.
As one source told SunSport: “There is no one like him.”
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS star Charvarius Ward has tragically revealed his one-year-old daughter has passed away.
Ward, 28, confirmed on social media the heartbreaking news that Amani Joy had died on Monday morning.
Alongside a picture of his daughter, the cornerback shared a loving message.
He said: “We are heartbroken that our beautiful baby girl, Amani Joy passed away on Monday morning.
“She was the best blessing we could have asked for, and her joyous spirit made us smile from ear to ear.
“She taught us to have patience, trust, and a positive outlook on life. She showed us true strength and bravery.
“She overcame adversity at a young age and was always happy, lighting up every room with her smile.
“Having the privilege of being her parents and seeing the world through her eyes has changed us for the better.
“She will forever be daddy’s best friend and mommy’s little girl.
“We’ll miss you and love you forever, Amani Joy.”
The 49ers also released a statement which read: “The 49ers family is devastated by the sudden passing of Charvarius Ward’s beloved one-year-old daughter, Amani Joy.
“Amani truly embodied pure happiness and brought joy to all those around her with her sweet demeanor and contagious laugh.
“We will continue to grieve with Charvarius and Monique, while sending them our love and support during this unimaginable time.”
Ward and partner Monique welcomed Amani Joy into the world in November 2022.
In March, on World Down Syndrome Day, the NFL star shared a post opening up about his daughter’s condition.
He said: “I used to think Down Syndrome was a handicap but now I realise it is just a gift from God.
“Being Amani’s dad has taught me patience & how to surrender & let things be.”
Ward featured for the 49ers in Sunday’s 30-24 win over the Dallas Cowboys.
It is not yet known whether he will feature against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in his team’s next game on November 10.
CHAPPELL ROAN is one of the biggest stars of 2024, dominating the charts with her debut album The Rise And Fall Of A Midwest Princess.
But success has come at a cost — and the past few months have seen cancelled shows and public outbursts, both in person and online.
So I can’t say I’m surprised to learn that the Good Luck, Babe! singer has had another major falling out, sacking her manager after a bitter row about her future.
Music industry ace Nick Bobetsky, who was named one of the world’s greatest managers by Music Business Worldwide earlier this year, had been with Chappell since 2020.
He helped pick up the pieces and turn her into a star after she was brutally dropped by Atlantic Records.
A source said: “Nick signed on to manage Chappell shortly before Atlantic dropped her in 2020.
“After they did, he was the one who helped turn her fortunes around and make her the star she is today.
“It’s no secret that the stress of international success has taken its toll on Chappell and they had been clashing more and more about the direction she should go in.
“In one regard it’s gutting they are no longer working together but those in her circle saw it coming.”
Speaking just weeks ago, Nick gushed about Chappell’s epic 12 months and how she worked with him around the clock to hit the big time.
Nick said: “It was hard for her to get dropped.
“But it led to a focus on what to do next.
“When she was still only 19, it was clear to me that Chappell was going to be an artist that really mattered for a long time.”
In August Chappell let rip on TikTok at “weird” and “entitled fans” following her for pictures.
She fumed: “I don’t give a f*** if you think it’s selfish of me to say no for a photo or for your time or for a hug.
“That’s not normal. That’s weird.
“I don’t want whatever it is you think you’re supposed to be entitled to when you see a celebrity.”
Chappell later said at the prospect of winning a Grammy Award for her debut album: “I’m kind of hoping I don’t win, because then everyone will get off my ass.”
Nominations are out next week, so we will soon see.
BRAVO to Shawn Mendes who has candidly opened up about his sexuality, saying he is still “figuring it out”.
The Canadian singer-songwriter has had high-profile romances with singers Camila Cabello and Sabrina Carpenter but has been dogged by cruel jokes about his sexuality on social media for years, with some pressuring him to come out.
But now Shawn has spoken about how finding fame when he was so young has made it harder to work out who he is.
Speaking on stage at an intimate show in Colorado on Monday, he explained: “I was really young when I started. I was 15 years old.
“The truth is that I didn’t get to do a lot of 15-year-old things and discover parts of myself that you do at 15.
“Since I was really young, there’s this thing about my sexuality, and people have been talking about it so long.
“I think it’s kind of silly, because I think sexuality is such a beautifully complex thing, and it’s so hard to just put into boxes.
“It always felt like such an intrusion on something very personal to me.
“Something that I was figuring out in myself, something that I had yet to discover and still have yet to discover.”
He added: “The truth about my life and my sexuality is that, man, I’m just figuring it out like everyone.
“And I don’t really know sometimes and I know other times.”
Good on him.
I AM keeping my hopes high for Eurovision next year, but Becky Hill wants to make it loud and clear that she won’t be representing the UK, ever.
The dance star has slammed speculation she could be shimmying on to the stage in Switzerland next May.
It comes after fans suggested she had followed key people involved in the selection process on Instagram, but that doesn’t seem likely.
She wrote on the app: “This is b*****ks by the way, I’ve been asked before and my answer hasn’t changed, it’s a resounding no.”
I don’t blame her.
LEIGH-ANNE Pinnock managed to stage a mini Little Mix reunion when Perrie Edwards and Jade Thirlwall turned up to watch her solo show in London.
They cheered her from a balcony at venue Koko on Monday, while Leigh-Anne danced in this white bodysuit, before changing into a strappy black catsuit.
It’s the first time they’ve all been seen in a room together since Little Mix completed their final tour in May 2022.
Leigh-Anne recently had another reunion when partner Andre Gray returned from two years playing football in Greece and Saudi Arabia to sign for Plymouth Argyle.
Introducing her song Anticipation, she said: “Has anyone ever been in a long-distance relationship? It sucks.
“But there is an up to it. Hubby has just signed to a team in the UK so it’s looking up for now.
“But there is one sexy thing – the anticipation.”
She played the final night of her UK tour in Manchester last night and I’m hoping she will now get back in the studio to complete her long-discussed debut album.
INDIE rockers Keane are rounding off a stellar year with a brand new book celebrating two decades since the release of their debut record.
Hopes And Fears: Lyrics And History features handwritten album lyrics and sketches that led to hits including Bend & Break, This Is The Last Time and Everybody’s Changing.
Out on November 28, the book also includes memories from band members Tom Chaplin, Tim Rice-Oxley and Richard Hughes, who look back at how the album changed their lives forever.
Keane will also perform an exclusive acoustic set at Outernet in London on November 29, where fans can have their copies of the book signed.
Visit the band’s website at www.keane music.com to enter the ballot for tickets.
NICOLE Scherzinger has a smile on her face – and it’s not hard to see why.
She wore this sleek red dress in the States while promoting her turn in the Broadway production of Sunset Boulevard, which she is tipped to win a Tony award for.
If you didn’t catch the production in London’s West End, you can now enjoy the official soundtrack, which was released on Friday.
Listen to her incredible version of As If We Never Said Goodbye, so you can hear what all the fuss is about.
THE Maccabees have revealed how an unlikely singalong with Adele and Florence Welch started the ball rolling for their recently announced comeback.
The boys split in 2017 but then had a jam with their fellow musicians in February 2020 at guitarist Hugo White’s wedding. It eventually led to their decision to reunite for All Points East Festival 2025.
Referring to frontman Orlando Weeks singing at his nuptials, Hugo said: “I was like, ‘I don’t think he’s going to do that, even for my wedding’. But he did, he came, and we did The Maccabees again.”
Bandmate Felix White added to Radio X: “It was us and Jack Penate, then us and Jamie T, then us and Florence Welch, and then us and Adele.
“Because it was Hugo’s wedding, he was doing the billing. Supporting The Maccabees was Adele.”
IDRIS ELBA will be joined by The King in a new BBC One documentary on blade crime.
The actor, who has been working with Prime Minister Keir Starmer on a campaign to tackle the issue, will open up about his difficult teenage years in Idris Elba: A Year of Knife Crime.
He will discuss solutions to youth violence with monarch Charles, plus meet young offenders, bereaved families and cops.
Reflecting on growing up in a “tough” part of London, Idris said: “Perpetrators are getting younger, fear is spreading.
“I hope our film goes some way towards . . . getting everyone to engage with one of the biggest challenges of our time.”
THEY launched their career on a new BBC talent show.
Now, new boy band dearALICE, the first success story of Made In Korea: The K-Pop Experience, are releasing their first album, debuting one of their songs on Strictly’s The Results this weekend.
Best Day Of Our Lives can be streamed from Nov 4.
ROSE MATAFEO and Mike Wozniak may have landed coveted jobs as presenters on Junior Taskmaster but they don’t feel they have much job security.
In fact, working with a bunch of hilarious youngsters on the Channel 4 spin-off show means they are more worried than ever about being booted out to make way for the funnier newcomers.
Rose said: “The comedians and entertainers are doing their best on the regular series, but they’re fundamentally flawed, creaking adults long past their time compared to the fresh brains of kids coming along.
“I reckon if we put Lee Mack on an episode of Junior Taskmaster, he’d be destroyed.
“It’s like, we’re on borrowed time now.
“We don’t need them coming in being much more talented and funny.”
Despite opportunities to cast famous kids as part of the family-friendly show, the duo confirmed that the series – which airs at 8pm on November 8 – will just feature everyday youngsters.
Mike added: “Nobody has been plucked off a West End stage – none of these children have had this experience and if any of them have secretly been fathered by Tom Cruise, someone buried that deep.”