Strictly Come Dancing professional Amy Dowden has confirmed her absence from the current series is due to an insufficiency stress fracture on her shin, not related to her previous battle with breast cancer. In a heartfelt interview, Dowden, who expressed her disappointment, shared that she must rest for a couple of weeks. Fellow pro Lauren Oakley will fill in for her partner, JLS singer JB Gill, who has shown great talent despite the change. Dowden remains hopeful to participate in the competition by the end of the series, marking her enduring spirit.