Amber Davies, a renowned figure in the theater world, has been revealed as the newest participant in the upcoming season of Strictly Come Dancing. The 28-year-old performer has already commenced rehearsals with her dance companion in preparation for her debut on the show.
Replacing Dani Dyer, another Love Island victor who had to step down due to an injury sustained in practice, Amber has joined the BBC program’s lineup. She will be paired with Nikita Kuzmin, who was Dani’s original partner. Amber is set to showcase her dancing skills in the first live episode of this year’s Strictly tomorrow.
Amber gained prominence after winning the third season of Love Island in 2017 alongside Kem Cetinay. Following her reality TV success, she ventured into acting, making her West End debut in 2019 as Judy Bernly in 9 to 5: The Musical. Subsequently, she took on roles in various theatrical productions such as Back to the Future: The Musical, Bring It On: The Musical, and Pretty Woman: The Musical.
Recently, Amber starred as Jordan Baker in the Great Gatsby musical, alongside renowned actors like Corbin Bleu and Rachel Tucker. Her upcoming role as Elle Woods in the touring rendition of Legally Blonde has been announced, with the show scheduled to tour the UK and Ireland starting February next year.
In addition to her stage endeavors, Amber hosts the podcast Call to Stage, focusing on musical theater, with live shows scheduled at the Fortune Theatre. The podcast features interviews with industry peers, including Louise Redknapp and choreographer Arlene Phillips.
Amber, who is in a romantic relationship with her co-star Ben Joyce from Back To The Future: The Musical, is being supported by him throughout her Strictly journey. She frequently shares glimpses of their life together on social media, such as their recent vacation in Greece and moving into a new home earlier this year.
Known for her acting prowess, Amber also participated in Dancing on Ice last year, securing the fifth position with her skating partner Simon Proulx-Sénécal. Fans can follow the latest updates on Amber’s journey by connecting with Mirror Celebs on various social media platforms.
