Strictly Come Dancing has welcomed a brand new contestant to the line-up after actuality star Dani Dyer was compelled to step again from the BBC competitors collection after breaking her ankle throughout rehearsals. The 28-year-old’s exit was confirmed on Tuesday (September 23), as Dani issued a assertion about how “heartbroken” she is to be unexpectedly leaving the present. Nonetheless, this robust choice comes after medical recommendation, as docs stated she wouldn’t be capable of dance as a result of damage. Within the days since, Strictly bosses have now named Amber Davies as Dani’s substitute, and she or he shall be paired with Nikita Kuzmin for the rest of the competitors.
Having simply began rehearsals, the podcaster will make her Strictly debut tonight (September 27) through the first of the dwell reveals, dancing the waltz. The Welsh actress, who additionally received Love Island in 2017, stated: “This has been the craziest 24 hours of my life. “I’ve watched Strictly with my household since I used to be youthful, and to now be a part of the present is a dream come true.” The star added that she would “give it my all” and despatched Dyer “nicely needs for a speedy restoration.” Amber’s addition to Strictly additionally marks a significant milestone as she would be the first contestant to be judged by each dance skilled sisters, Motsi and Oti Mabuse.
Simply final yr, the 28-year-old beforehand competed on Dancing on Ice, the place she was paired with Simon Proulx-Sénécal and completed in fifth place.
Throughout the 2024 collection, the panel of judges included Jayne Torvill, Christopher Dean, and Oti Mabuse, Ashley Banjo and Johnny Weir, who crammed in for the Variety star when he went on tour.
Oti’s sister, Motsi, will return to the Strictly panel alongside Craig Revel-Horwood, Shirley Ballas and Anton Du Beke.
The sibling duo even starred on Strictly collectively till 2022, when Oti left the present as an expert after a powerful seven-year run, which included two consecutive wins in 2019 with Kevin Fletcher and then in 2020 with Invoice Bailey.
Amber’s earlier expertise with dance has additionally sparked repair rumours amongst Strictly viewers as she can also be a educated West Finish performer.
Not like lots of her co-stars, who shall be taking dance rehearsals for the very first time, her capabilities span since childhood as she has a Diploma in Skilled Musical Theatre and Dance, took dance as a GCSE topic in school, and educated at Danceworld Stage College.
The truth star additionally attended Urdang Academy, the place she studied Performing Arts as a young person and educated in musical theatre.
Amber additionally beforehand labored as a dancer on the London nightclub Cirque Le Soir.
Including to her unbelievable week of excellent information, the 28-year-old was additionally just lately introduced because the lead for subsequent yr’s Legally Blonde musical tour, which is able to kick off in February.
