Tess Daly halts Strictly Come Dancing as star forced to pull out of results show

The BBC has confirmed that Amy Dowden will miss the results show due to "unforeseen circumstances."

After her performance with JB Gill on Saturday night's Strictly Come Dancing, Amy felt unwell backstage, prompting bosses to dial 999.

A representative for Amy said: "Amy was feeling unwell, 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."

A spokesperson for the East of England Ambulance Service confirmed: "We were called just after 9pm on Saturday to attend a medical emergency at Elstree Studios in Borehamwood. An ambulance was dispatched to the scene and one patient, an adult female, was taken to Barnet Hospital for further care," reports the Mirror.

However, just minutes into the results show, Tess Daly paused to confirm Amy would not be there.

"Before we get started, Amy is unable to be with us for tonight's show," Tess simply stated before revealing which celebrities were safe.

Amy and JB, who donned Scarecrow costumes for Halloween week, earned 32 points from the judges for their Foxtrot.

Upon receiving their feedback, Motsi Mabuse told JB: "I feel like you have gone from strength to strength; you have spent time on your fundamentals, and sometimes they take time.

"I loved your transitions, they were on point and you guys are such a strong team and you see that during the dances. You see, there is a connection, you see that you're leading, you see you are doing the job a man is supposed to do."

Shirley Ballas lavished praise on JB for perfectly executing a "difficult move," telling him: "That was simply amazing. Your ballroom frame was very impressive."

Although concurring with Shirley, Anton du Beke noted the minor issues, remarking: "You did lose shape if I am being brutal. This is your first ballroom dance since the first week, and everything that you have worked on is standing you in such good stead."

Last weekend, Amy and JB were in a precarious position in the dance-off; however, the judges chose to save them, resulting in Paul Merson's departure.

This week promises further tension as another celebrity pairing will exit the BBC contest.

The remaining ten couples will take to the dancefloor next week for the brand-new icons-themed week when Strictly Come Dancing returns on Saturday at 6.30pm on BBC One.

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