Waterloo Road star Tillie Amartey says she’d ‘never say no’ to Strictly after talks to replace Dani Dyer

Published on September 26, 2025 at 08:19 AM
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SOAP star Tillie Amartey has spoken about hitting the Strictly dance floor again – following Dani Dyer’s shock exit.

The Sun exclusively revealed yesterday that is on the BBC dance competition to replace star .

Tillie Amartey posing in a black leather jacket and shorts on a red carpet with "SHEIN" written repeatedly in the background.Tillie Amartey struck a pose at the SHEIN VIP Launch Party and spoke about Strictly Tillie Amartey attends the SHEIN VIP Launch Party.The soap star could be making her mark on the dance floor again this year

The devastated star has been forced to after fracturing her ankle.

Appearing at a VIP launch party for AW in last night, 22-year-old actor Tillie revealed her thoughts

When asked about the reality TV rumours, she told Daily Mail : “It’s all sequins, sparkles and speculation at the moment but the Christmas special was very special for me. I had the best time.

“I would never say no to strictly. I will 100% clear my diary always, but I’m a great believer in leaving it to the universe and obviously the main priority is Dani having a speedy recovery!”

The stunning star wowed in a black leather hot pants and a Missguided jacket at the pop-up event on Oxford Street.

She accessorised with black strappy heels, a YSL black bag, slicked-back hair and a big smile.

Tillie, who has played Stacey Neville on the school drama since 2024, took part in Strictly’s special in 2023.

She was partnered with but lost out to Jamie Borthwick and .

Pro legend clue that Dani’s replacement will be the star.

A influencer shared our story and it quickly got the attention of Oti, who commented: “This is brilliant.”

Fans immediately speculated that Oti may have “given away” who Dani’s replacement will be.

The up-and-coming star, who is from , is also the niece of Spice Girl .

Tillie previously dated former Strictly star .

She was with the actor between August 2021 and March 2022 – and have remained friends since.

Love Island star Dani said she was ‘heartbroken’ to leave the show just days before her first live dance.

She was set to compete with professional dancer , 27.

Dani wrote in a statement: “I had a fall on Friday in rehearsals and landed funny.

“I thought I had rolled my foot but it swelled up badly over the weekend and after an MRI scan yesterday, it turns out I have fractured my ankle.”

Dani continued: “Apparently doing the Quickstep on a fracture is not advisable and the doctors have said I am not allowed to dance, so I’ve had to pull out of the show.

“To say I’m heartbroken is the biggest understatement.

“I am so going to miss dancing with Nikita but will of course be watching closely and cheering all the couples on.”

Tillie Amartey and Neil Jones posing in sparkly dance outfits with a Christmas tree and disco balls.Tillie in the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special in 2023 Tillie Amartey as Stace Neville tending to Lindsey Coulson as Stella Drake, who is lying on the ground with blood on her face, in Waterloo Road.The actor as Stacey Neville in Waterloo Road Nikita Kuzmin and Dani Dyer posing together on the set of Strictly Come Dancing.Dani Dyer has had to exit Strictly Come Dancing and is devastated Dani Dyer in glasses, with her hand covering her mouth.Dani broke down in tears over her premature exit

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