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What we know about Dani Dyer’s Strictly replacement

Vicky Pattison delivers message to Dani Dyer following Strictly exit
  • Amber Davies, a former Love Island winner, has joined Strictly Come Dancing as a last-minute replacement.
  • She stepped in for Dani Dyer just 24 hours before the first live show, after she withdrew from the competition due to an ankle injury.
  • Davies expressed her excitement, calling it a "dream come true" and vowing to give her all despite minimal training.
  • With a background in musical theatre, Davies has starred in several West End productions, including 9 to 5 and Pretty Woman.
  • She previously competed in Dancing on Ice, reaching the semi-finals, and will perform a Waltz in her first Strictly live show.
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