This week's Strictly Come Dancing results show was missing professional dancer Amy Dowden, who was unable to compete due to "unforeseen circumstances." The Welsh dancer, who had been undergoing treatment for breast cancer, was absent from Sunday night's results show despite dancing on the previous night's live broadcast.

Unveiling the Unexpected: Strictly's Surprising Twist

Dowden's Absence Raises Concerns

A spokesperson for the BBC confirmed that "Due to unforeseen circumstances, Amy Dowden was unable to be in tonight's results show." This unexpected development left fans and viewers wondering about the nature of the circumstances that prevented Dowden from participating in the results show, particularly given her recent health challenges.

Dowden and Gill's Impressive Performance

Despite her absence from the results show, Dowden and her celebrity partner, JLS singer JB Gill, had delivered an impressive performance on the previous night's live broadcast. The pair had glided their way to a score of 32 with their foxtrot to the song "Dancing In The Moonlight" by Toploader, showcasing their talent and chemistry on the dance floor.

Krishan's Emotional Departure

In a separate development, the Strictly Come Dancing competition saw the departure of Dr. Punam Krishan, who became the fifth celebrity to be voted off the show during the Halloween week. Krishan, a resident doctor on BBC Radio Scotland's phone-in surgery, had faced the dance-off against former X Factor winner Shayne Ward and his partner Nancy Xu.

Krishan's Reflections on Her Strictly Journey

Despite leaving the competition, Krishan expressed pride in her accomplishments, stating, "I am really proud of myself. You know I've taken on something that's so out of my comfort zone." The 41-year-old GP acknowledged the valuable lessons she had learned, including the importance of saying "yes" more and the realization that one can continue to learn new skills at any stage of life.

Marquez's Praise for Krishan's Growth

Krishan's dance partner, Gorka Marquez, praised her progress, saying, "She's a GP and a mum. She had never danced before and I think she improved week by week. I think she is truly what the show is about, someone who doesn't have experience in the performance world came here and learnt to dance." Marquez also expressed his honor in helping Krishan represent her Punjabi culture through a traditional Bollywood-inspired dance routine.

Remaining Couples Prepare for Icons-Themed Week

The results show also featured a Beetlejuice-inspired routine by the professional dancers, led by Carlos Gu. As the competition continues, the remaining 10 couples will take to the dancefloor next weekend for the new icons-themed week, promising further excitement and surprises for Strictly fans.