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Strictly Come Dancing 2018: Dudley's Amy all set to set to dazzle

Dudley dancing star Amy Dowden will be putting her best foot forward tonight for the glittering launch of Strictly Come Dancing 2018.

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Danny John-Jules and dance partner Amy Dowden will be on Strictly tonight

Amy, who runs a ballroom and Latin school in Dudley, joined the popular BBC show as a professional dancer last year and is returning this weekend for the second series.

She has been partnered with Red Dwarf actor Danny John-Jules.

Amy complimented the star on his hard work so far training for the first week.

She said: "It’s been such a great week training with you Danny John-Jules! You have worked so hard and I’m so happy and proud! Oh and excited! Well done you! Put those aching feet up!"

The couple will dazzle crowds with their first dance at 6.15pm on BBC One.