BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Amy Dowden supported as she makes JB Gill declaration after return

Amy Dowden has been flooded with messages of support as she made her own declaration of praise to her former celebrity dance partner JB Gill following her return to the Strictly Come Dancing ballroom.

The Welsh dancer had returned for this year's series of the BBC One dance competition after missing out last year while undergoing treatment following a breast cancer diagnosis, but she had to withdraw earlier this month after suffering an insufficiency stress fracture to her foot.

JLS singer JB has been dancing with professional Lauren Oakley since Amy's injury, which happened towards the end of last month amidst the show's Halloween special, with the pair securing a near-perfect score on Saturday night's (November 23) lives show.

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During their lively Charleston to Yes Sir! That’s My Baby by Firehouse Five Plus Two, Gill flipped Oakley upside down and in a cartwheel spin. After showing off his quick footwork and completing a series of dramatic lifts, the pair were awarded 39 points out of 40 by the judges.

Head judge Shirley Ballas thanked JB for bringing "so much joy" to the dance floor, while Craig Revel Horwood praised the routine as "pure class". JB and Lauren were then further praised by the judges as they were crowned the winner of the Samba-Thon with the extra seven points which secured them a spot at joint top of the leaderboard.

Amy later shared photos of herself with JB in the ballroom following the live show, writing: "So proud of you @jbgill. Would do anything in the world to be out there on the floor with you but you are shining and everyone is seeing your talent! Thank you @laurenmayoakley."

JB soon responded, writing in the comments section: "Soooo good to see you! Thank you for your support always," while Lauren simply commented on the post: "Love you!" And Amy's fans were also quick to respond.

@lesleyturner967 said: "He did so well in a fantastic dance but Lauren (who I love) is layering on your foundations don’t forget that. A real team effort of wonderful people." @mariajoness commented: "I loved his performance last night. You gave him an excellent start Amy."

@lucyiles_x posted: "So so lovely to see you back at strictly last night, team JAMY always, Lauren is continuing to bring the best out in j as you did it’s an amazing team effort and should be recognised." @amandaroberts2323 added: "Saw u looking beautiful last night Amy, on Strictly, your talent and work has helped shape JB getting to this stage and don't forget that."