Strictly star reveals crushing moment they ‘broke down in tears’ on BBC series
They felt ‘so overwhelmed’ at the time (Picture: Guy Levy/BBC/PA Wire)
Amy Dowden has posted a heartfelt message on social media as she marked an important anniversary in her cancer journey.
The professional dancer, 34, returned to the dance competition this month with an empowering routine that delighted viewers.
The star, who is paired with JLS star JB Gill, 37, has been thrilling fans so far in the competition will exciting routines, receiving high scores from the judges.
On Saturday night – which marked the return of Movie Week – the couple were saved by voters after performing the American Smooth to Pure Imagination from Wonka.
On Sunday, ahead of the results show, the dancer took to social media to reveal that Movie night had a special place in her heart – as it marked an important milestone in her cancer treatment.
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She shared two images taken a year apart and reminisced about ‘going bald to the nation’ for the first time.
Amy reflected on where she was last year (Picture: Amy Dowden/ Instagram)
‘Movie week a year apart. A year ago was my first appearance on strictly 2023 during my cancer treatment where I did terms and conditions for movie week and the first time braving it going bald to the nation,’ she revealed. in the post.
‘I remember that day so well, so excited to be there yet so far away from that dance floor. A year ago it was a pure imagination to be dancing.
‘I remember the show finishing and breaking down in tears because I was so overwhelmed and so missing that feeling on the floor. Last night was a pure dream dancing and watching everyone with their brilliant movie week routines.
She then reflected on being paired with her current partner as she labelled him the ‘ultimate gentleman’ and thanked him for his dedication.
The pair look fantastic on the dancefloor each week (Picture: Guy Levy/BBC/PA Wire)
‘But also sharing the experience with @jbgill who is just the ultimate gentleman, caring, calm, hardworking, super talented and so understanding knowing how every week is such a special milestone for me this year. Thank you partner. Tune in tonight to see who’s through 🤞’
The star was immediately supported by fans and friends on her powerful post.
‘It’s a pleasure partner 🙌🏾 What a difference a year makes ☺️ You’re back where you belong and that’s what matters most 💯,’ said JB Gill.
Fello Strictly dancer Dianne Buswell l commented: ‘❤️❤️❤️ yes Amy ❤️❤️❤️’
‘👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻💕💕💕💕 you are so powerful, so inspiring. So good to see you last night. Back where you belong and shine 💕💕,’ said actress Catherine Tyldesley.
Breast cancer symptoms
The first symptom of breast cancer that most women notice is a lump or an area of thickened tissue in their breast.
You should see a GP if you notice any of the following:
a new lump or area of thickened tissue in either breast that was not there before
a change in the size or shape of one or both breasts
a discharge of fluid from either of your nipples
a lump or swelling in either of your armpits
a change in the look or feel of your skin, such as puckering or dimpling, a rash or redness
a rash (like eczema), crusting, scaly or itchy skin or redness on or around your nipple
a change in the appearance of your nipple, such as becoming sunken into your breast
Via NHS.
The professional dancer was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2023 after finding a lump in her breast before undergoing months of treatment.
Amy was forced to miss competing in last year’s BBC series, which was won by soap star Ellie Leach, but she did make guest appearances as her treatment and recovery continued.
While receiving treatment she kept fans updated, discussing her journey through chemotherapy, a mastectomy, and a brief battle with sepsis.
Strictly Come Dancing returns on Saturday at 6.20pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
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