Strictly Come Dancing has revealed that Amber Davies will step in for Dani Dyer on the upcoming 2025 season of the show. A fellow Love Island champion, Amber, a Welsh actress and TV personality, will debut in the program’s episode tomorrow. Expressing her excitement about joining the competition at this stage, Amber mentioned how surreal the experience has been for her. She expressed her dedication to giving her best performance and conveyed her well wishes to Dani for a swift recovery.
Amber gained fame after winning Love Island in 2017 with Kem Cetinay. Transitioning into acting, she has appeared in various stage productions, including Pretty Woman, 9 to 5: The Musical, and The Great Gatsby. Amber also shared her enthusiasm for starring in the UK tour of Legally Blonde the Musical, expressing gratitude for the opportunity and ensuring fans of her commitment to the role.
Unfortunately, Dani Dyer, the winner of Love Island who was partnered with professional dancer Nikita Kuzmin, shared her disappointment after sustaining an ankle fracture during rehearsals, forcing her to withdraw from the competition. She expressed her heartbreak through social media, thanking her followers for their support and indicating her intention to return to the show to support the remaining contestants.
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Following Dani’s announcement of her departure, fellow Strictly Come Dancing personalities, including head judge Shirley Ballas and professional dancer Amy Dowden, expressed their support and wished her a speedy recovery. The news of Dani’s exit due to injury was met with sympathy from fans and colleagues alike, highlighting the importance of prioritizing health in such situations.