JB Gill seen for first time at Strictly Come Dancing rehearsals with new dance partner Lauren Oakley as she steps in after Amy Dowden collapsed backstage at live show

JB Gill was seen for the first time since his Strictly Come Dancing partner Amy Dowden collapsed backstage during the live show on Tuesday.

Heading to rehearsals in London, the JSL star was joined by professional Lauren Oakley, who has stepped in to replace Amy. 

The Wesh ballroom dancer, 34, who is understood to be in remission after battling breast cancer, was rushed to hospital on Saturday evening after filming. 

JB wrapped up in a long padded coat which he layered over a black T-shirt and a pair of Nike shorts. 

He topped his sporty looked off with Adidas trainers and carried a huge bottle of water for the day.  

Paramedics were called to the show's Hertfordshire base after 9:00pm on Saturday evening following reports of a 'medical emergency.' 

A spokesperson for the East of England Ambulance Service 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.' 

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.

A statement from Dowden's spokesperson confirmed: '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.'

They added: 'We request Amy's privacy in matters of health is kindly respected.' 

Amy's 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.

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. 

JB was forced to stand solo for Sunday night's results show after his partner Amy collapsed backstage after filming wrapped on Saturday.

He shared an Instagram message on Sunday as 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.

Pete Wicks and Amy's close friend on the show, fellow pro Dianne Buswell both posted heart emojis. JB also reposted messages from fan accounts voicing their excitement that the pair would be competing for another week. 

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

At the start of the show hosts Tess Daly and Claudia confirmed Amy would not be appearing in the results show on Sunday after she was rushed to hospital on Saturday evening.

Giving an update to viewers at home as she opened the show, Tess said: 'Amy is unable to be with us for tonight's show.'

Appearing solo on Sunday's show, viewers also saw JB tell host Claudia: 'Amy, of course is going to be so happy that we are through to Icon's week.'