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Fans Defend Amber Davies After Strictly Come Dancing Announcement Divides Viewers

Amber Davies steps in after Dani Dyer's ankle fracture, set to debut with professional dancer Nikita Kuzmin in the 2025 Strictly live shows starting this Saturday.

  • Amber Davies, who previously won Love Island, has been confirmed as Dani Dyer’s successor on Strictly Come Dancing, making her first appearance on BBC One on September 27, 2025.
  • Dani Dyer withdrew after fracturing her ankle during rehearsals, and doctors advised against dancing on a fracture, prompting Amber's late inclusion.
  • Amber, who has a musical theatre career and hosts a podcast, has begun rehearsals with professional dancer Nikita Kuzmin for the first live Waltz.
  • Amber described the past day as the most intense she has ever experienced and expressed that joining Strictly, a show she has enjoyed watching with her family since childhood, is a dream realized.
  • Amber’s addition maintains a full lineup for the series and raises expectations, while Dani receives well wishes for a swift recovery and hoped return.
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TVZoneUK broke the news in on Friday, September 26, 2025.
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