Watch JB Gill’s touching tribute to Amy Dowden after avoiding dance off with new partner Lauren Oakley

STRICTLY Come Dancing fans were left gushing over JB Gill’s touching tribute to Amy Dowden.

JLS star JB was left without his pro partner Amy this week – following her hospital visit last Saturday.

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JB Gill left Strictly fans emotional with a tribute to Amy Dowden[/caption]

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Lauren Oakley stepped in to partner JB for Icons Week[/caption]

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JB gave a shout out to Amy as he and Lauren got through[/caption]

He instead danced with fellow pro Lauren Oakley – who had not been allocated a partner this series.

After learning he’d gotten through, JB left fans in tears with a touching gesture towards Amy.

The singer could be seen saying “For you, Amy” while pointing at the camera.

Viewers watching the BBC show at home took to social media to share their reactions.

One fan wrote: “Why am I crying at JB saying Amy? Because I cry at everything but still. #StrictlyComeDancing.”

Another added: “Much deserved and brilliantly through and Amy will be so happy.”

While a third simply penned: “for you amy”.

JB and Lauren’s Couples Choice dance in Icons Week was very well received by the judges.

They scored an impressive 39 out of 40 altogether after impressing the panel.

Meanwhile, fans were left demanding that Lauren receive her own partner next series.

Praising her talent, they called for the star not to be “benched” again.

Taking to X, one wrote:  “NEVER and I mean NEVER not give Lauren a partner again! Love her.”

Another remarked: “Lauren Oakley is SO SO good.

“Its an absolute crime she was never given a partner this year.”

A third said: “Dear strictly. never bench lauren oakley again. thank you.”

Yet another commented: “lauren better get a partner next year i will start a riot if not #strictly.”

Strictly Come Dancing airs on BBC One and is available on iPlayer.

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The pair had reunited with a proud Amy in the Clauditorium[/caption]