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A Strictly Come Dancing star has defended Amber Davies replacing Dani Dyer amid backlash from some viewers.

It was announced on Friday (September 26) that Amber is replacing fellow Love Island winner Dani after she was forced to withdraw for the series.

Dani got injured after fracturing her ankle during rehearsals with her professional dance partner Nikita Kuzmin .

While fans feared Nikita wouldn’t appear on the rest of the series, Amber was called in to join him for the remainder of the show’s 23rd season, which has aired one episode to date.

“This has been the craziest 24 hours of my life. I’ve watched Strictly with my family since I was younger and to now be part of the show is a dream come true.

“I’m going to give it my all and I am sending Dani well wishes fo

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