'The pair are self-isolating separately': Strictly Come Dancing stars Tom Fletcher and Amy Dowden will MISS next Saturday's show after testing positive for COVID-19 By Jason Chester for MailOnline Published: 17:44 BST, 26 September 2021 | Updated: 17:45 BST, 26 September 2021 Viewcomments Strictly Come Dancing stars Tom Fletcher and Amy Dowden will miss next Saturday's instalment of the show after testing positive for COVID-19. The pair were an instant hit with fans following a technically promising first dance during Saturday's live launch. But in a blow to the BBC show they will now be forced to isolate after contracting the respiratory bug. Shock: Strictly Come Dancing stars Tom Fletcher and Amy Dowden will miss next Saturday's instalment of the show after testing positive for COVID-19 A show spokesman told MailOnline: 'Tom Fletcher and Amy Dowden have tested positive for Covid-19. The pair are now self-isolating separately following the latest government guidelines. 'While they will both miss Saturday’s live show, Strictly Come Dancing protocols mean that all being well, they will return the following week.' Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility