Strictly Come Dancing 2024 finalists with the Glitterball trophy (left to right) JB Gill and Lauren Oakley , Aljaz Skorjanec and Tasha Ghouri, Vito Coppola and Sarah Hadland, Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell

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BBC Strictly star’s heartbreak after tragic d3ath as fans rally round with support(Image: Guy Levy/PA Wire/BBC)

A cherished Strictly Come Dancing star has received an outpouring of support following the announcement of a heartbreaking loss.

JLS singer JB Gill took part in the popular BBC One programme in 2024, initially dancing alongside Amy Dowden. When an unfortunate injury meant Amy had to withdraw from the competition, professional dancer Lauren Oakley took over as his partner, and together they reached the final.

Beyond his television career, JB is married to Chloe Tangney. The couple, who wed in 2014, share two children – a son called Ace and a daughter called Chiara.

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However, JB recently had some tragic news to share with his followers. On Tuesday (December 16), the singer took to Instagram to reveal that the family’s dog had sadly d!ed.

Two individuals, one dressed in a vibrant patterned shirt and the other in a colorful dress adorned with yellow accents, are standing side by side with their arms on their hips, likely posing for a photograph.

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JB appeared on the show last year

The performer posted pictures of the beloved pet and wrote a heartfelt tribute. JB shared: “My Nala. From the very first day we met I knew you would be ours. Such a good girl, sitting on my lap on the Paul O’Grady show, you knew exactly what you were doing trying to win over my heart and you did exactly that.”, reports Wales Online.

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“I sent your picture to @mrschloegill and she fell in love with you too. First sight doesn’t cut it because she hadn’t even met you. And then as one chapter closed for us in 2013 our chapter with you opened.

“We brought you home right before Christmas and you slotted right in, we gave you our home, our love and even our dinner and in return you gave us you love and protection and companionship.”

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JB went on to say: “We so very dearly miss you. We will miss you running after the wildlife and turning your head sideways when you didn’t want to do as you were told. We will even miss you rooting through the bin and leaving a mess before looking at us like you’d done absolutely nothing wrong.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 30: JB Gill, Chloe Gill, Ace Gill and Chiara Gill attend the World Premiere of "A Minecraft Movie" at the Cineworld Leicester Square on March 30, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage)

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His family have been hit with heartbreak(Image: Karwai Tang, WireImagevia Getty Images)

“All the funny little things you used to do with us you will now do in heaven with God and we look forward to when we next see you, to do it all with you again. You really were the best. You will never be forgotten and you will always be loved, our Naly Noo.”

Fellow performers and supporters were swift to offer their condolences to the grieving singer. Lauren Oakley responded with a crying face and heartbreak emoji, whilst Tasha Ghouri expressed: “Sending so much love JB.”

One supporter commented: “Oh J sending you, Chloe and the rest of your family love and support. Nala will always be watching over you.” Another follower added: “Oh Jay I’m so sorry to hear this all so so so so much love.”