Strictly Come Dancing's Amy Dowden has revealed she has been admitted to hospital.
The professional dancer was partnered McFly's Tom Fletcher in the latest season of the BBC contest.
She is currently performing on the Strictly Live tour across the UK, but told her followers on Instagram she required medical attention after suffering Crohn's disease flare-up.
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She said: "Not quite the weekend performing in Manchester I was expecting.
"The one pic is me all ready to dance the following is literally a few hours later. Just want to help spread the awareness of hidden chronic illnesses. I know we get so many comments oh you look fine, on the outside yes, but not the inside.
She continued: "Comments why do you push yourself? Well, I wouldn’t do anything in life if I spent the whole time worrying if I might get a flare up. I’ve always said it won’t define me!
"To me, my condition is at it’s cruellest when it takes me away from my biggest passion, dancing! I can’t thank my fellow cast enough… it certainly helps to have some strapping male dancers there to help carry you too, I love you all!
"To the entire @strictlycomedancinglive team, thank you! Thank you for the incredible care I received in Manchester hospital and biggest thanks to all the fans who have sent such beautiful messages!
"I’m feeling SO MUCH BETTER and I’ll be back dancing with the gang, living the dream before you know it! Lots of Welsh love."
Amy's co-stars and fans flooded the comments to offer messages of support.
Gaby Roslin said: "Sending huge love to you my sweet"
Neil Jones posted: "You are incredible and the strongest person I know, I can’t wait to dance with you again."
Gorka Marquez added: "Sending you lots of love"
Ann commented : "Bless you sweetheart, hope you are soon back to feeling yourself again. You are an inspiration to many"
Jess said: "You’re such an inspiration Amy always. Take care of yourself, hoping you get to perform on stage doing what you love again asap!! sending all the well wishes and love right now"
Lydia messaged: You are AMAZING and so inspiring to do what you do. Looking forward to seeing you when you are back"
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