Amy Dowden has revealed she will dance with TV presenter Rylan Clark for a BBC Children in Need special, prompting fans to call for him to appear on the main Strictly Come Dancing series.
The Welsh professional dancer announced the pairing on social media, stating the routine would be dedicated to Rylan's mum, Linda. She 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."
Fan Reaction to the Partnership
Friends and followers responded with enthusiasm in the comments. Katherine Jenkins wrote: "OMG dream team! ! ! !" One fan said, "Can't wait to see you two gorgeous peeps grace the dance floor! !" Another added, "What a beautiful partnership!" Someone else remarked: "Our two favourites , good luck you two. Keep dancing x."
Several viewers urged for Rylan to feature on the main series, with one posting: "Awesome partnership, next years main show please." Another commented: "Can't wait to see you both, if watching Rylan move on ITT in the past he definitely has rhythm, always thought he'd be a good celeb on the main show."
Amy Dowden's Recent Strictly Exit
Amy was part of the first couple eliminated from the main Strictly series this year, alongside celebrity hair stylist Chris Appleton. This marked the second consecutive year she was the first to be knocked out, following her partnership with Thomas Skinner the previous year.
Reflecting on her elimination with Chris on It Takes Two, she said: "From the first day to dancing on Saturday night, [Chris] grew and grew and grew [in confidence] and I'm just gutted that we didn't get the chance to continue." She added: "I honestly think there was so much more to come."
Strictly's Significance Amid Criticism
Amy's return with her new dance partner follows her comments about the programme's importance during criticism over this year's line-up. She previously told Mail Online: "We need to remember the core of Strictly is not changing."
She continued: "That competition, watching the celebrities learn to dance before every weekend, that's not changing and that's the heart and the reason why Strictly has been so successful for over the last two decades." She added: "I'm so proud to be part of that show and it's got me through the darkest of times and I'm not sure where I would be right now without Strictly."
Children in Need airs from 7pm on BBC One and iPlayer.
