Strictly Come Dancing star JB Gill has broken his silence following his professional partner Amy Dowden becoming unwell on Saturday night (October 26).

Amy was taken to hospital after “feeling unwell” following the live show over the weekend, with reports suggesting she collapsed backstage.

An ambulance was called to Elstree Studios in Borehamwood as a “precaution” but the Welsh dancer is “feeling much better”, her representative confirmed.

A spokesperson for Amy also said: “Amy was feeling unwell and so an ambulance was called as a precaution.

“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.”

An East of England Ambulance Service spokesman added: “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.”

Before she was taken to hospital on Saturday, Amy and her celebrity partner, JLS singer JB, glided their way to a score of 32 with their foxtrot to Dancing In The Moonlight by Toploader.

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Strictly's JB Gill 'so grateful' to be through to another week

After JB and Amy were saved by the public last night in Sunday's results show (October 27) and made it through to Icons week, the 37-year-old posted on Instagram to his 209k followers. 

He wrote: "On behalf of both @amy_dowden and I, I just want to say a huge thank you to everyone for voting for us and wishing us well. We absolutely loved our performance on Saturday night and are SO grateful to be through to another week on @bbcstrictly Thank you, thank you, thank you for your support."

His caption was written alongside a picture of the pair performing their dance routine.

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Many fans took to the comments to send Amy their best wishes.

One said: "Glad you're safely through! Sending big love to @amy_dowden that she feels better soon"

Another shared: "Voted! You guys are beautiful. Praying for Amy and your week ahead both of you! X"