Amy Dowden health update issued after the Strictly Come Dancing professional was rushed to hospital

Representatives for Amy Dowden issued a health update on Sunday after the dancer was rushed to hospital on Saturday night after filming Strictly Come Dancing. 

The professional dancer collapsed backstage after filming wrapped on Saturday's live show meaning she missed Sunday's results show, which is pre-recorded. 

Amy, who missed the 2023 series of Strictly after being diagnosed with breast cancer, has now confirmed in a statement via her spokesperson that she was 'feeling unwell' and an ambulance was called as a 'precaution'.

A spokesperson confirmed that she is 'feeling much better' and would like to thank BBC fans and her Strictly family for supporting her.  

The statement from Amy's spokesperson reads: '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.'

It comes as her partner and JLS star JB Gill was forced to stand solo for Sunday night's results show after she was taken to hospital.

At the start of the show hosts Tess Daly and Claudia confirmed Amy would not be appearing, Tess said: 'Amy is unable to be with us for tonight's show.'

JB shared an Instagram message after the pair made it through to another week, writing 'on behalf of both @amydowden 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 Thank you, thank you, thank you for your support.'

JB's message was met with an outpouring of love for Amy from her co-stars and fans.

Amy has so far not posted on social media since Saturday night. 

But fans rushed to X - formerly known as Twitter - to send the professional dancer well wishes and a speedy recovery.

'Sending our heartfelt best wishes for a speedy return to the studio! We love watching you and JB dancing!; Wishing best wishes and a speedy recovery to the wonderful, inspirational Amy Dowden.'

'Sending love & best wishes to #amydowden She is so inspirational... overcoming so much. Great to see her back on #Strictly Please be well enough to continue this series...'

A spokesperson for the East of England Ambulance Service said on Sunday: '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.'

Moments earlier the dancer had performed the Foxtrot to Toploader hit Dancing In The Moonlight with her celebrity partner, JLS star JB Gill.

But fans noted the dancer was partially seated during her latest performance.

The pair climbed to number five on the Strictly leaderboard after being awarded a collective score of 32 from show judges Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel-Horwood, Motsi Mabuse and Anton Du Beke.

Amy returned to the show following a one year absence in September.

Her world came crashing down when she was diagnosed with cancer the day after she came home from her honeymoon with dancer husband Ben Jones in 2023.

Amy had found a lump in her breast the day before she flew to the Maldives. 

While she hoped it could be cured by surgery, two months later in June doctors found another type of cancer.

In what became the toughest year of her life, the professional dancer underwent a mastectomy, chemotherapy, fertility treatment and also almost died of sepsis.

Amy, who also battles Crohn's disease, confirmed she was cancer-free in February.

While she will not get the all-clear for five years and will still need treatment, she thanked her family and friends for their support amid her 'toughest year'. 

Sharing a jubilant picture with Instagram followers, she wrote: 'NO EVIDENCE OF DISEASE! Words I dreamed of! My biggest accomplishment yet!

'I won’t be getting the all clear for 5 years especially with a hormone fed cancer. But it was all worth it. Words I never thought I’d hear at one point.

'So grateful for all the care I received and continue to have.

'To my husband, family and friends who supported me unconditionally and to you guys! Thank you!'

She continued: 'I will still need a monthly injection for 5 years and regular check ups.

'Chemo and this past year has certainly took its toll on my body both physically and mentally, so I’ll be taking the next few months to heal and recover.

'I have so much to strive and live for, and so grateful for another chance at life! Something I know not all get. I certainly see life differently and my life has changed forever!