Amy Dowden has announced she will dance with Rylan Clark as part of BBC Children in Need, saying "the news is out" in a social media post. The Welsh professional was the first to be eliminated from this year's Strictly Come Dancing alongside her celebrity partner Chris Appleton.
Return to the dance floor
The pair will perform a routine dedicated to Rylan's mum Linda, who is known to fans from appearing alongside her son on Channel 4's Celebrity Gogglebox. Sharing a selfie on Instagram, Amy wrote: "The news is out, I'll be dancing with the lovely @rylan this Friday for @bbccin dedicating his dance to his mum. Tune in this Friday to see ."
Fans responded warmly in the comments, with one saying "Aww good luck you two!" and another adding "What a beautiful partnership". A third wrote: "Awesome partnership, next year's main show please."
Children in Need line-up
The fundraising programme returns to screens on Friday, November 13, broadcast from MediaCityUK in Salford. Alex Jones, Rylan, Mel Giedroyc, Tyler West and Sara Cox will present the night on BBC One, guiding viewers through entertainment, performances and appeal films raising money for projects supporting children and young people across the UK.
Rylan was reported to have been shortlisted for the Strictly Come Dancing presenting role earlier this year, which went to Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe, who debuted in September. In an Instagram post at the time, Rylan congratulated the trio, saying: "The biggest congrats to Johannes and Josh. You're all going to have the best time. Made up for yous. This wasn't my time sadly but I'm extremely grateful to even have been considered."
Children in Need airs from 7pm on Friday, November 13 on BBC One and iPlayer.
