October 28th 2024.
Amy Dowden, the talented dancer, recently shared her aspirations to win Strictly Come Dancing in 2024. It's a big dream for the 34-year-old, who had a tough year in 2023 after being hospitalized following a performance. This year, she was determined to make a comeback and take home the coveted Glitterball Trophy, something she missed out on in 2023 due to her breast cancer diagnosis and subsequent treatment.
Despite not being able to compete in 2023, Amy made special appearances throughout the season, including a group dance despite breaking her foot. And now, in 2024, she has returned to the dance floor with partner JB Gill, surviving a dance-off in week four and receiving a score of 32 from the judges for their foxtrot to "Dancing In The Moonlight" by Toploader.
In a recent interview on BBC Radio Wales, Amy shared her excitement for the competition this year, saying, "After everything I went through - a mastectomy, chemotherapy, fertility treatment - I am finally looking ahead to 2024 with hope. I have a feeling that this will be my year and I will finally get to bring home the Glitterball Trophy to Wales. No Welsh professional dancer has ever won the show, and I hope to be the first."
Amy's best result on the show was in 2019 when she finished as a runner-up with CBBC presenter Karim Zeroual. In 2020, she came in sixth place with former Royal Marines Commando JJ Chalmers, and in 2021, she took seventh place with McFly musician Tom Fletcher. With such a strong track record, Amy is determined to go all the way in 2024.
However, there is still some uncertainty about her participation in the competition going forward, as the BBC has not yet made an announcement. But Amy remains optimistic, especially after receiving the all-clear from her doctors in February 2024.
In December 2023, Amy shared a powerful message on her Instagram Story, reflecting on the past year and how it was not what she had planned. She admitted to feeling upset and angry, but also grateful for the good times and opportunities she experienced. She also shared her struggle with finding her identity and dancing after her cancer diagnosis, but ultimately, she emerged as a stronger and braver person. She ended her message with a reminder to everyone to #checkyourchests and take care of their health.
As we eagerly await the outcome of the 2024 competition, Amy's story serves as an inspiration and a reminder to appreciate the good things in life and to never give up on our dreams. And if there's one thing we know for sure, it's that Amy will continue to shine on the dance floor and make her mark in the world of Strictly Come Dancing.
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