As Amy Dowden and dance partner JJ Chalmers fight for the 2020 Strictly glitterball, her real-life partner Ben Jones have faced devastating wedding changes. The couple got engaged in 2018 and were planning on a beautiful Welsh wedding day in 2020, however coronavirus has scuppered their plans.
Who is Amys partner on Strictly Come Dancing?
JJ Chalmers New to the Strictly family in 2017, Amy made history by being the first ever Welsh professional to enter the Ballroom. She may be a long way from her hometown of Caerphilly, but that hasnt stopped her setting her sights high .Amy Dowden.Fact titleFact dataPartnerJJ Chalmers1 more row
Does Amy on Strictly have a boyfriend?
Personal life. Dowden is engaged to Ben Jones, her professional dance partner, and together they run the Art in Motion dance school in Dudley. Dowden has suffered from Crohns disease since she was a child. In May 2019, she spoke out about the effect the condition has had on her career as a professional dancer.
Does Amy in Strictly have health problems?
The 31-year-old lives with Crohns disease, which causes inflammation of the lining of the digestive system, and has said that doing Strictly has got her through some dark times. However, she also admitted that she lives in fear of the disease taking away her dancing.
Whats wrong with Amy off Strictly?
Amy, who has danced on the popular BBC One dance show since 2017, has suffered with Crohns disease since the age of 11, was diagnosed at 19 and still managed to forge a successful dancing career which saw her and fiancé Ben Jones become British national champions.
What is wrong with Amy Dowden us?
Amy Dowden: Strictly dancer living with Crohns disease. Amy Dowden is a 30-year-old professional dancer who is best known for competing on the BBC show Strictly Come Dancing. As a teenager, she was diagnosed with Crohns disease, but that has never stopped her from fulfilling her dreams to be a dancer.
Are Neil Jones and Katya back together?
Strictly Come Dancing professionals Neil Jones, 38, and Katya Jones, 31, split in 2019 after 11 years together, but have remained friends. In his latest TikTok video, he and his estranged wife danced together to Justin Wellington and Small Jams song Iko Iko, which includes lyrics about “besties”.
Is Amy from strictly sick?
The 30-year-old dancer, who this year has been teamed with JJ Chalmers, has opened up about her illness in BBC film Strictly Amy: Crohns And Me. She said: Strictly has been more than a dance show to me, it got me through the darkest times of my illness. Dancing has pulled me through my Crohns but its a battle.
Has Neil Jones split from his girlfriend?
Strictly Come Dancing star Neil Jones, 38, has officially split from girlfriend Luisa Eusse, after she moved out of their home two weeks ago. The publication reports that Luisa made the decision to move out of their home, and is now enjoying the taste of freedom without the Strictly star.
How many strictly pros have won twice?
Aliona Vilani is the only other pro dancer to have triumphed twice, having won with Harry Judd and Jay McGuinness in 2011 and 2015 respectively. Made in Chelseas Jamie Laing also made it to this years final, having survived an unprecedented four dance-offs throughout the series.
Are Neil and Katya still married?
Strictly Come Dancing stars Neil and Katya Jones shocked fans when they ended their marriage and 11-year romance in August 2019. However, despite parting ways, the former couple are on the best of terms - and have each others interests at heart.