Amber Davies to join this year's Strictly Come Dancing

She replaces Dani Dyer, who had to withdraw due to injury.

The BBC has confirmed that Amber Davies will be joining the new series of Strictly Come Dancing, replacing Dani Dyer who sadly had to withdraw from this year’s competition due to injury.

Amber is a Welsh actor, podcaster, TV personality, and West End star and she will make her Strictly debut on tomorrow night’s first live show of the series, dancing with her partner Nikita Kuzmin. They have just started rehearsals, and will dance a Waltz on Saturday night.

Amber first rose to fame when she was voted the winner of Love Island in 2017. Since then she has pursued a professional acting career, with lead roles in theatre productions including Pretty Woman, 9 to 5: The Musical, and The Great Gatsby.

On television she presented the documentary Amber and Dolly: 9 to 5, which saw Amber fly to Nashville to meet and interview Dolly Parton. Amber hosts her own podcast series, Call To Stage, where she interviews stars from the world of theatre.

Amber also acted in the CBBC television drama series Almost Never, and competed in the sixteenth series of Dancing on Ice.

On joining Strictly Come Dancing, Amber Davies said "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 for a speedy recovery. I hope I do her proud."

Amber will compete on this year’s Strictly Come Dancing alongside Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, Alex Kingston, Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, Balvinder Sopal, George Clarke, La Voix, Chris Robshaw, Ellie Goldstein, Thomas Skinner, Vicky Pattison, Stefan Dennis, Ross King, Karen Carney and Lewis Cope.

Strictly Come Dancing continues tomorrow at 6:55pm on BBC One