BBC Strictly stars call Amy Dowden 'hero' as she completes last round of chemotherapy
ok.co.ukStrictly Come Dancing stars have praised "hero" Amy Dowden for finishing her eighth and final round of chemotherapy. The 33 year old professional dancer shared a video on Instagram of the moment she rang a chemotherapy bell, marking the end of her treatment.
Amy couldn't have a celebrity partner on the BBC One show this year due to her stage three breast cancer diagnosis, but hinted that she is now "warming up" her dancing shoes.
In response to the news that she has completed her last round of treatment, Amy's co-stars left messages of support on her post, with Katya Jones calling the dance star a "hero".
Dianne Buswell, who is partnered with EastEnders star Bobby Brazier this year on the show, wrote: "You did it Amy like I knew you would!" "I can't wait to see you blossom and shine, the best things are coming for you and I'll be your biggest cheerleader." Graziano Di Prima, who was voted out of Strictly with reality star Zara McDermott, left a string of hearts as did Vito Coppola, who is partnered with soap actress Ellie Leach.
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