Strictly's Katya Jones says ‘you don’t understand’ as ‘disappointed’ Wynne Evans sends out message to fans
Strictly Come Dancing has been hit by another blow as Welsh professional dancer Amy Dowden has been forced to withdraw from the show. Originally partnered with JLS member JB Gill, Amy will no longer compete alongside JB after a foot injury.
Many of the couples on the show have sent kind messages to Amy, including Welsh star Wynne Evans and his professional dance partner Katya Jones. Posting to Wynne's Instagram stories, Katya said it as hard to understand how disappointing it is to exit a show from a professional's point of view with Wynne adding: "Wales will be disappointed".
Katya said: "We were just also talking about Amy, so so sad that she has to withdraw." Wynne added: "Really gutted for her." Katya replied: "As a pro... you don't understand how gutting it is. It's the one thing you want to be, you want to be on that floor but wishing all the best luck to JB and Lauren."
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Wynne went on to say: "I just am disappointed and I know Wales will be disappointed that Amy can't continue in the competition, but get well soon, that is the main thing." In a very emotional statement, Amy announced she would not be able to continue with Strictly Come Dancing and that JB will carry on dancing with professional dancer Lauren Oakley.
She said: "My heart is breaking right now. The past few months I finally felt like me again. Cancer was no longer the first thing I thought of when I woke up.
"It was choreography, music choices, which dances in which order, what we needed to work on. I felt free again. My goal since hearing those words ‘you have cancer’ was to get back on the Strictly dance floor. It’s been such a challenge to get back, one I devoted 2024 to.
"There was no feeling like it dancing again in the ballroom with my Strictly family. Then I partnered with the talented, kind, gentle soul JB. Every day our training room was chilled, hardworking and full of big smiles enjoying what we were creating together with a blossoming friendship. JB - thank you for being the perfect partner. We topped the leaderboard week one and continued to work so hard and thank you for being so passionate about understanding the ballroom and Latin fundamentals. For me that rumba will always be one of my faves.
"I’m so sad, so upset and asking why me, why now that our journey has been cut short. My heart right now is breaking having to pull out of the competition due to a foot injury and I know only too well ‘this too shall pass’ and I’ll be soon better and back dancing. Something I’ve had to get used to in life. I’m sure at some point we will dance again JB. To all the fans, to my loved ones, my Strictly family, thank you. JB - I know you and Lauren will continue to ace that dance floor. I’ll forever be your biggest cheerleader.” For the latest TV & Showbiz news, sign up to our newsletter.
Strictly Come Dancing continues on Saturday, BBC One.
