August 19th 2024.
Amy Dowden, a professional dancer, recently opened up about how Strictly Come Dancing had a significant impact on her life. In 2023, she was diagnosed with breast cancer after discovering a lump in her breast. She underwent months of treatment, which unfortunately caused her to miss the competition that year. However, she did make occasional appearances on the show during her recovery process.
Fans were eagerly awaiting her return to the dance floor this year, and in a recent interview with Radio Times, Amy revealed that Strictly may have played a crucial role in her survival. She reflected on her time working with the breast cancer charity, Coppafeel, with her dance partner Tom Fletcher and his wife Giovanna. "Ultimately, Strictly saved my life," she shared.
During the 2022 season, Amy and Tom hiked around the Pembrokeshire coast in Wales to raise money for breast cancer research. This experience encouraged Amy to pay closer attention to her own health. She explained, "I was thinking, 'I'm being a hypocrite, trekking to raise awareness for checking yourself and I don't even do it!'" As a result, she started regularly checking herself and a few months later, she found a lump and was diagnosed with breast cancer.
Despite her cancer diagnosis, Amy remained positive and kept fans updated throughout her treatment, which included chemotherapy, a mastectomy, and a brief battle with sepsis. She also wrote a memoir, Dancing in the Rain, which will be released to the public on September 5. In an excerpt from the book, Amy shared the difficult and emotional experiences she went through following her diagnosis.
While going through her treatment, Amy also made appearances on Strictly, often alongside hosts Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daily. She also participated in group dance routines during the live shows. However, she will be back on the dance floor in a more regular capacity in 2024. It is still unknown who her dance partner will be.
Strictly Come Dancing fans can catch the show on BBC from mid-September. And for those who can't wait, Amy will also be returning to the dance floor for the upcoming season. She has truly shown her strength and resilience, and her story serves as an inspiration to many.
[This article has been trending online recently and has been generated with AI. Your feed is customized.]
