Strictly star Amy Dowden rushed to hospital as ambulance called to BBC studios

Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden was rushed to hospital last night (October 26), with an ambulance called to the BBC ballroom minutes after the live show came off air.

Amy made a ballroom comeback this year after taking last year off following a breast cancer diagnosis. She announced that she had “no evidence of the disease” in her body eight months ago. Amy suffers from crohn’s disease, too.

Amy Dowden smiling
Strictly star Amy Dowden was taken to hospital last night (Credit: Splash News)

Strictly star Amy Dowden in 999 dash

Sources claimed to The Sun that an ambulance was called to the set just after 9pm last night. It’s been reported that Amy had collapsed backstage.

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.

The BBC would not confirm if Amy took part in the results show, which is filmed on a Saturday night. However, it is understood that JB was seen taking part in the results show without her.

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‘She is feeling much better’

Amy’s rep shared a statement earlier today, sharing more details.

“Amy was feeling unwell and so an ambulance was called as a precaution,” the statement said.

“She is feeling much better and would like to thank the Strictly family for their love and concern. We request Amy’s privacy in matters of health is kindly respected.”

Amy Dowden smiling with JB Gill
JB and Amy had danced their foxtrot earlier on in the evening (Credit: Splash News)

Fans send their love

Strictly fans rushed to send their love to Amy after hearing of her hospital dash.

Commenting on a video of her performance last night, one said: “I hope Amy recovers quickly and is well enough to dance again next weekend.”

“Nooo Amy get well soon,” said another. “I hope she’s okay, and I hope she can feel all the love being sent her way,” said another.