Lauren Oakley stepping in for Strictly dancer Amy Dowden on Saturday

Image caption, JB and Lauren will perform a Couple's Choice during Icons week.

Strictly Come Dancing's Lauren Oakley will dance with JB Gill on Saturday, stepping in for fellow professional Amy Dowden.

Amy became unwell backstage during the Halloween special which aired on 26 October.

A Strictly Come Dancing spokesperson has said that Amy is doing better, adding "the Strictly family send her love and wish her well".

Lauren will step in for Amy this week, performing with singer JB for Strictly's first-ever Icons week.

Strictly said they are "all hopeful that Amy will be back to dance with JB next week".

Image caption, Lauren does not have a partner this series but danced with former Newsround presenter Krishnan Guru-Murthy in 2023

Fans will recognise Lauren as a regular Strictly professional.

She finished eighth in 2023 alongside newsreader Krishnan Guru-Murthy.

While Lauren is not competing with a partner this year, she has performed in many pro numbers including a duet with fellow professional Carlos Gu.