"That's showbiz baby" were likely the words that rang through Love Islander Amber Davies' brain when she was seconded to star on Strictly Come Dancing in place of Dani Dyer who had to exit the show ahead of the first live show following an ankle fracture. But while many celebrities would be thrown by the last-minute opportunity, as a thirving star of London's West End, last-minute is Amber's bread and butter.
"What just happened !!!! 48 hours ago I had never met @nikita__kuzmin and we just danced a waltz on @bbcstrictly ?!?!?! I feel every emotion under the sun right now but mostly so unbelievable GRATEFUL to have experienced that special moment tonight!" wrote the former 9-5 star in a caption on Instagram.
While Amber is 'West End Wendy' through and through - having recently starred