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Amber Davies Says Ballroom Is New After 48‑Hour Strictly Call‑Up

She maintains musical theatre and ballroom are different disciplines.

Overview

  • The Love Island alum stepped in for Dani Dyer after a rehearsal injury ruled Dyer out with just two days' notice.
  • Davies said she was moved to tears while working on an American Smooth, describing even basic steps as more complicated than expected.
  • Appearing on This Morning with pro partner Nikita Kuzmin, she addressed fairness complaints and called herself a beginner in ballroom and Latin.
  • Her Urdang training and West End credits have fueled claims of an advantage from some viewers, with others offering support.
  • She and Kuzmin topped the Strictly leaderboard last week, and she has also been announced to star as Elle Woods in a UK Legally Blonde tour.