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Amy Dowden considered walking away from Strictly after cancer diagnosis

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Strictly’s Amy Dowden was ‘ready to hang up dancing shoes’ after cancer surgery

Dowden, who became the first Welsh professional dancer on the show, told the On The Mend podcast how her love of dancing motivated her to get better.

Evening Standard

Strictly’s Amy Dowden considered retiring after cancer treatment

In an interview with former Busted star Matt Willis on his podcast, Dowden discussed having to take time of the show while she had chemotherapy and underwent two mastectomies

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Strictly Come Dancing star addresses future on show after exit speculation

Fans started speculating about the pro’s ‘goodbye’ message last year

The Independent UK

Strictly’s Amy Dowden urges cancer awareness as she thanks those who saved her

‘Forever grateful to the Drs, nurses, paramedics, NHS, researchers, volunteers, charities and to all those individuals who have helped and supported me,’ says the dancer

The Independent UK

Amy Dowden shares emotional update on World Cancer Day

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The Independent UK

Amy Dowden shares raw breast cancer treatment video to mark World Cancer Day

Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden issued an emotional message to those who saved and supported her through breast cancer to mark World Cancer Day on Wednesday, 4 February.

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Amy Dowden ‘forever grateful’ to those who saved her from breast cancer

The Welsh dancer, 35, has documented her breast cancer treatments online, including chemotherapy and two mastectomies.

Evening Standard

Amy Dowden thanks Strictly Come Dancing for helping her in the ‘darkest of times’

‘I was so proud when I was going through chemo and I could see the joy it was bringing to people,’ says the professional dancer

The Independent UK

Amy Dowden praises Strictly for help amid ‘tough times’ after cancer diagnosis

The Welsh dancer, 35, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2023.

Evening Standard

Thomas Skinner: I didn’t return for Strictly final as it was not fair on others

The 34-year-old and his professional partner Amy Dowden were the first pair to be eliminated from the BBC dance show last October.

Evening Standard

Amy Dowden ‘gutted’ Thomas Skinner missed Strictly Come Dancing final

The former ‘Apprentice’ star announced his decision to miss the final in an extraordinary social media post

The Independent UK

Amy Dowden breaks silence on Thomas Skinner missing Strictly final

Amy Dowden has revealed that she was “gutted” that Thomas Skinner missed out on the Strictly Come Dancing final, adding that she has been “really upset”.

The Independent UK

Karen Carney says Strictly victory ‘means everything’ to her and Carlos Gu

The pair triumphantly lifted the glitterball on Saturday after being crowned the winners of the 23rd series of the BBC One dance programme.

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Thomas Skinner speaks out about Strictly ‘legal claim’ in extraordinary post

Former ‘Apprentice’ star claims ‘Strictly’ execs rigged his voting figures after his casting proved controversial, but the BBC says his accusations are ‘entirely without foundation’

Evening Standard

Strictly's Thomas Skinner 'suing BBC over claims votes rigged to get him out' as he plans to boycott final

The former Apprentice star, 34, had a slew of negative headlines shrouding him when he was booted off in week two

The Independent UK

Strictly star Thomas Skinner won’t return for 2025 final

Controversial contestant won’t be in attendance on Saturday night

The Independent UK

Why Strictly star Amy Dowden says she is no longer ’emotionally attached’ to her body

The Welsh dancer, 35, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2023, subsequently undergoing chemotherapy and an initial mastectomy

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Evening Standard

Amy Dowden no longer ’emotionally attached’ to her body after recent mastectomy

The Welsh dancer was diagnosed and treated for breast cancer in 2023.

The Independent UK

Strictly’s Amy Dowden gives six-word mastectomy update

Strictly Come Dancing’s Amy Dowden has given an update four weeks on from her second mastectomy.

The Independent UK

Amy Dowden hints at Strictly return after second mastectomy

Amy Dowden has opened up on her future at Strictly Come Dancing following her second mastectomy.

The Independent UK

Amy Dowden issues Strictly return update after second mastectomy

Amy Dowden has updated fans on her Strictly Come Dancing return after undergoing a second mastectomy.

Evening Standard

Strictly’s Amy Dowden gives health update two weeks after undergoing second mastectomy

The dancer previously explained that the surgery was ‘not to treat a new cancer diagnosis’ but came following an appointment with her medical team

The Independent UK

Amy Dowden shines in poignant Strictly Remembrance Day dance

Amy Dowden stole the show in a poignant Strictly Come Dancing Remembrance Day dance as she continues her recovery from a second mastectomy.

The Independent UK

Amy Dowden watches Strictly Come Dancing from home as she recovers from second mastectomy

‘Strictly’ star has confirmed the surgery is ‘not to treat a new cancer diagnosis’

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