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Strictly Pushes Ahead After Dani Dyer Injury as Amber Davies Joins for Tonight’s Live Show

Producers tapped West End alum Amber Davies at short notice under contingency plans to keep the opening week on track.

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Overview

  • BBC and Dani Dyer confirmed she has withdrawn after an MRI showed a fractured ankle sustained in rehearsals.
  • Amber Davies, 28, was named as Dyer’s replacement and paired with Nikita Kuzmin, with the duo set to perform a waltz tonight.
  • The first live show airs at 6.55pm on BBC One and iPlayer with all 15 couples performing and no elimination this weekend.
  • Dyer posted a good-luck message to the cast ahead of the broadcast, with Strictly figures sharing public well-wishes for her recovery.
  • Viewer reaction is mixed over Davies’ stage background, with tabloids reporting cast unease, while industry commentary highlights Strictly’s standby systems and broader reputational pressures on the BBC.