Overview

• Amy Dowden appeared hoarse on It Takes Two and said she felt under the weather, but confirmed a Salsa with high‑risk lifts for Saturday’s live show.
• Thomas Skinner said he has lost a stone during training and described early starts and intensive rehearsals as the pair prepare their second routine.
• Skinner posted an Instagram tribute calling Dowden a “cancer warrior,” recalling he once painted his nails pink to raise breast cancer awareness.
• Dani Dyer said an MRI confirmed a hairline ankle fracture that led to her medical withdrawal, with partner Nikita Kuzmin “in complete shock,” as Amber Davies replaced her and prompted fairness debate over prior dance experience.
• Reports differ on Dowden and Skinner’s week-one score, with some outlets listing 16 and others 26, reflecting mixed judges’ feedback including a two from Craig Revel Horwood.