Amber Davies, a well-known figure in theatre, has been revealed as the newest participant in the upcoming season of Strictly Come Dancing. She has commenced rehearsals with her dance partner in preparation for her inaugural performance on the show.
The announcement was made today that Amber, aged 28, will be joining the BBC program as a replacement for Dani Dyer, another Love Island winner who had to withdraw due to an injury. Amber will be paired with Nikita Kuzmin, who was Dani’s former partner, and is scheduled to debut on the dance floor in tomorrow night’s live show.
Amber gained fame after winning the third series of Love Island in 2017 with Kem Cetinay, her co-star at the time. Since then, she has ventured into acting, notably starring in various musical productions such as 9 to 5: The Musical and Back to the Future: The Musical.
In an exciting development, Amber has secured the role of Elle Woods in the upcoming touring production of Legally Blonde. Additionally, she is preparing for live recordings of her podcast, Call to Stage, set to take place at the Fortune Theatre this Sunday. The podcast focuses on musical theatre, with Amber engaging in conversations with other performers.
Amber, who has previously appeared on Dancing on Ice and ended up in fifth place, has also shared snippets of her personal life on social media, including updates about her partner Ben Joyce. Ben, a former West End performer himself, has been supportive of Amber throughout her Strictly journey.
Furthermore, Amber regularly features guests on her podcast, including industry personalities like Louise Redknapp and renowned choreographer Arlene Phillips. With a diverse range of experiences and achievements, Amber continues to captivate audiences with her talent and versatility in the entertainment industry.