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JB Gill reveals Amy Dowden's reaction to him making the Strictly final

Dowden was partnered with Gill before she left the competition early in November due to an injury

Evening Standard

Shirley Ballas makes dig at celebrity contestants who ‘make the pro do all the work’ on Strictly

Head judge hit out at celebs who ‘just stand there’

The Independent UK

JB Gill’s perfect score is the cherry on the cake for his fantastic Strictly stint

COMMENT: The JLS singer has consistently been on the heels of top scorer Tasha Ghouri and his perfect score on Saturday was very well-deserved, writes Rachel McGrath

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Strictly Come Dancing leaderboard scores from week 12 of the competition

This week’s vote will determine who reaches the final next week

The Independent UK

Tasha Ghouri and JB Gill receive perfect scores during Strictly semi-final

Ghouri received a standing ovation from two of the judges for her waltz to (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman by Aretha Franklin.

Evening Standard

JB Gill scores 39 during Strictly semi-final as show celebrates his birthday

Gill and Lauren Oakley danced a paso doble to Requiem For A Tower by Clint Mansell.

Evening Standard

Strictly Come Dancing latest: Tasha Ghouri and JB Gill land perfect scores as Pete Wicks divides the judges

It was a high-scoring semi-final — though one dance divided the judging panel

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Singer JB Gill and Lauren Oakley top Strictly quarter-final scoreboard with 39

The pair performed a Viennese waltz to Let’s Go Fly A Kite from Mary Poppins, with the duo hugging at its conclusion.

Evening Standard

Strictly Come Dancing leaderboard scores from week 11 of the competition

Recapping how the judges marked the remaining six couples

The Independent UK

Strictly’s Amy Dowden says she would ‘do anything in the world’ to be dancing with JB Gill again

Dancer was forced to pull out of competition due to shin injury

The Independent UK

Amy Dowden praises JB Gill’s Strictly performance: So proud of you

The Welsh dancer had to withdraw from the show earlier this month after suffering an insufficiency stress fracture to her foot.

Evening Standard

Strictly Come Dancing leaderboard scores from week 10 of the competition

Recapping how the judges marked the remaining seven couples

The Independent UK

Tasha Ghouri secures first perfect 40 of Strictly Come Dancing 2024

The 26-year-old, who is the show’s second deaf contestant, performed a series of high lifts and dips during her elegant American Smooth.

Evening Standard

JB Gill lands near-perfect Strictly Come Dancing score with dramatic lifts

The singer was awarded 39 points out of 40 for his lively Charleston to Yes Sir! That’s My Baby by Firehouse Five Plus Two on Saturday night.

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The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing reveals songs and dances for Blackpool week

Here are all the songs and dance routines to expect when ‘Strictly’ returns to Blackpool on Saturday

Evening Standard

There is so much excitement swirling round: Strictly stars prepare for Blackpool

The special of the BBC dancing show will feature an appearance from Pet Shop Boys.

The Independent UK

Strictly 2024 leaderboard: The scores from week eight of the BBC dance competition

Couples scored high across the board at Blackpool Tower with a close contest this week

The Independent UK

Claudia Winkleman hopes for Amy Dowden’s return ‘very soon’ to Strictly dance floor

Dowden was forced to withdraw from the competition after making her return following treatment for cancer

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The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing latest: Pete Wicks leaves viewers in tears as Lauren Oakley replaces Amy Dowden again

Two Couple’s Choice performances and a stunning American Smooth provided three of this week’s most memorable moments

The Independent UK

Why isn’t Amy Dowden competing on Strictly Come Dancing and who is her replacement?

Dancer said she was ‘gutted’ to miss out on competition for second time

The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden’s health journey as she returns to BBC dance show after injury

Professional dancer was forced to withdraw from last year’s competition due to injury

Evening Standard

Strictly Come Dancing's week 8 songs and dances as Lauren Oakley replaces Amy Dowden

This weekend’s live show will include two Couple’s Choice and an Argentine Tango

Evening Standard

Amy Dowden fights back tears as she fears 'letting JB Gill down' after foot injury forces Strictly exit

Dowden revealed the heartbreaking news this week that she would be leaving the competition due to injury

The Independent UK

Amy Dowden reveals Strictly plan for emotional anniversary dance with JB Gill before injury exit

It’s been one year since the professional dancer finished chemotherapy treatment

Evening Standard

Amy Dowden hoped to mark one year since ending chemotherapy on Strictly

The dancer was forced to pull out of the competition this week after suffering an insufficiency stress fracture to her foot.

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