Who Is Amber on Strictly Come Dancing? Meet the Welsh Star Making Waves

Introduction: The Rising Star of Strictly 2025

Amber Davies is a Welsh actress who won the third series of Love Island in 2017 before pursuing a professional acting career. This year, she is competing in the twenty-third series of Strictly Come Dancing in 2025, where she has quickly become one of the show’s standout performers. Her journey on the BBC dance competition has captivated audiences and sparked important conversations about contestants’ prior experience in the entertainment industry.

From Love Island to West End Success

Born on 4 October 1996 in Denbigh, North Wales, Davies has built an impressive career in musical theatre. She has appeared in productions including 9 to 5: The Musical, Bring It On: The Musical, Back to the Future: The Musical, Pretty Woman and The Great Gatsby. Davies was announced as a late addition to the Strictly Come Dancing line-up, stepping in after Dani Dyer was forced to pull out following a shock injury. Partnered with professional dancer Nikita Kuzmin, Davies has proven to be a formidable competitor.

Historic Perfect Score Performance

Davies recently delivered what many consider a landmark performance on the show. During musicals week quarter-final, Anton Du Beke labelled Amber Davies’ performance the best ever seen on the show in all 23 series. She secured a perfect score on Strictly Come Dancing for an “absolutely fantastic” performance with her dance partner Nikita Kuzmin in a Charleston to Sit Down, You’re Rockin’ The Boat from Guys And Dolls. Judge Anton Du Beke declared it would be “very difficult to find a dance better than this ever in the history of Strictly Come Dancing”.

Controversy and Competition

Despite her success, Davies’ participation has not been without controversy. As a West End musicals star by profession, she has come under fire for her previous dance experience, a controversy that Alexandra Burke also faced in 2017. Nevertheless, she continues to impress viewers and judges alike as the competition enters its final stages. As the quarter-finals approach, Davies remains a strong contender for the title, demonstrating that talent, hard work, and dedication can overcome any challenge on the Strictly dance floor.