McFly star Tom Fletcher and Strictly dance partner Amy Dowden test positive for Covid

This means the pair will not be able to practise together for 10 days, and Fletcher will miss McFly’s next tour performance on Sunday night.

Amy Dowden and Tom Fletcher during the dress run for the first episode of Strictly Come Dancing 2021. Picture: PA 

McFly star Tom Fletcher and his Strictly dance partner have tested positive for Covid-19 one day after the first live show of the series.

The BBC announced on Sunday afternoon that the singer and professional dancer Amy Dowden had contracted the virus and will be self-isolating.