Strictly Come Dancing fans hit out at BBC over problem with Amy Dowden's hospital exit

Strictly Come Dancing fans called out the show following health scare.

The professional dancer was after she was taken to hospital. She had performed with her celebrity dance partner yet came to an end. meaning she missed the recording of the results show that takes place on Saturday night.

Amy's celebrity dance partner hours on from her health scare. However, many Strictly fans were left fuming at the following the situation. Sunday night's show saw JB stand alone as he waited to hear his results alongside all the other pairs.

Usually, the professional dancers stand next to their celebrity partner as they hear their fate. Amy was forced to miss the recording of the show, meaning JB stood alone. Fans shared their thoughts on X, as one said: "Did anyone else feel sorry for JB standing all on his own when they were announcing who was safe? They could’ve at least got Karen to step in for are Amy at least."

Another added: "JB standing on the stairs on his own is so sad, hopefully lovely Amy is okay." Someone else commented: "I wish JB didn't have to stand by himself when the results were called out. Standing there is daunting in itself but standing there ALONE! What if he was in the Danceoff? Would Lauren or Karen have to step in last minute?"

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A fourth wrote: "Genuine question. If JB & Amy were in the face off, what would have happened? As you can’t expect a pro to learn the dance so quickly or would it have been fair on JB to dance with a new pro, especially for a dance off, with a moments notice!" One mused: "If JB had been in the dance-off, who would he have been dancing with since Amy was unavailable? Thank God she's OK and that he's through to next week's shows."

Another asked: "What would have happened if JB and Amy were in the dance off again? Does he do it alone?," as a fan simply said: "It’s a bit rough seeing JB standing alone for the results show!" Following Amy's absence, JB shared: "On behalf of both @amy_dowden and I, I just want to say a huge thank you to everyone for voting for us and wishing us well. We absolutely loved our performance on Saturday night and are so grateful to be through to another week on @bbcstrictly Thank you, thank you, thank you for your support."

Amy's spokesperson added: "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 BBC explained that "due to unforeseen circumstances" Amy was "unable" to be part of the episode, which is recorded on Saturday after the live show.

An East of England Ambulance Service spokesman 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."

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