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Strictly’s Amy Dowden meets partner Thomas Skinner’s family ahead of first live show

Strictly: Amy Dowden meets Thomas Skinner's family
  • Strictly Come Dancing professional Amy Dowden has met her celebrity partner Thomas Skinner's family ahead of the first live show on Saturday, 27 September.
  • Skinner shared on Instagram that his children "absolutely love" Dowden, praising her interaction with them.
  • He also mentioned that his wife, Sinéad, and Dowden bonded over dinner, with Skinner calling Dowden a "little Welsh superstar".
  • Skinner concluded his post by expressing his sympathy for Dani Dyer, who had to withdraw from the competition due to a fractured ankle.
  • Watch the video in full above.
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