Amy Dowden says 'I can't wait to be back' as she makes surprise BBC Strictly Come Dancing appearance
manchestereveningnews.co.ukStrictly professional dancer Amy Dowden made a special appearance on Saturday night's show (October 7) after being forced to take time off due to cancer treatment.
Amy, who has appeared on Strictly since 2017, announced in June she had been diagnosed with cancer and underwent a mastectomy and reconstruction.
The surgery came after she discovered a lump in her right breast before going on her honeymoon with her husband Ben Jones. The Caerphilly-born dancer then later confirmed after her surgery that doctors found another type of cancer which she described as a “massive blow” as it meant she would not be able to compete in Strictly this year as she'd have to undergo chemotherapy. Try MEN Premium for FREE by clicking here for no ads, fun puzzles and brilliant new features. But on tonight's Strictly, she revealed she was 'doing well' and is now halfway through her chemotherapy.
Following the first performance of Movie Week, a Batman-inspired jive from actor Nigel Harman and his dance partner Katya Jones, host Claudia Winkleman announced there was a 'very special member of our Strictly family' visiting to read out the voting terms and conditions.
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