Amber Davies’ friend reveals real reason she was drafted in as Dani Dyer’s Strictly replacement
She's been amazing!Strictly star Amber Davies’ friend has revealed the real reason that the star was brought in to replace Dani Dyer on the show.
Former Love Island champ Dani was forced to quit Strictly after the launch show, after fracturing her ankle.
‘Real’ reason Amber Davies was drafted in to replace Dani on Strictly
Just two days before the first live show of the series, Amber Davies was announced to be taking part.
The 29-year-old Welsh West End star was replacing Dani Dyer, who had been forced to withdraw due to injury. Dani had appeared in the launch show and had even found out which pro star she would be paired up with.
Amber was given just 48 hours to prepare and train for her first performance. Her first performance, a waltz, saw her pick up 27 points.
Now, ahead of this weekend’s final, a friend of Amber’s has revealed why it was Amber who was chosen to replace fellow Love Island star Dani.
Amber’s pal reveals all
Appearing on show spin-off It Takes Two last night, Amber’s West End pal, Mazz Murray, opened up about Amber joining the show.
“She’s [Amber] a massive fan of this show,” Mazz revealed.
“Which is probably why, even though they called her at the last second, she couldn’t say no!” Janette said.
“Well, you know, the criteria was, when the wonderful Dani Dyer couldn’t do it, so it had to be a Love Island contestant, and it had to be someone who can come in and learn something overnight in a few seconds,” Mazz then revealed.
“She had six hours to learn a routine, not six weeks like everybody else, and to do it like that! You won’t have been able to see her legs shake but they would have been, because I know her, and she would have been absolutely petrified.”
Amber Davies in tears as she reflects on Strictly journey
During an appearance on It Takes Two earlier this week, Amber broke down in tears. The star grew emotional while discussing her time on the show.
“These are the last few days, and I just feel so grateful,” she said. Growing tearful, she continued, saying: “Sorry, I’m such a cryer at the minute because I love it so much.
“My alarm went off this morning, and I jumped out of bed because I was thinking, ‘Today’s the last Tuesday,’ you know?”
She then went on to say that she wants to “cherish” every moment she has left with Nikita.
“Sorry, why am I acting like we’re never going to see each other again?” she asked. “I’m really bad at saying goodbye.”
Strictly concludes Saturday (Friday, December 19) from 7pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
