Amy Dowden says being back on Strictly Come Dancing is a "celebration" following her breast cancer diagnosis and treatment. The dancer was forced to take a break from the BBC One dance contest after being diagnosed with breast cancer in May 2023. She is now thrilled to be heading back to the dancefloor this year with her celebrity partner, JLS singer JB Gill, after she was told there was 'no evidence of disease' after undergoing a mastectomy and gruelling chemotherapy treatment following her diagnosis.
In an interview with Closer magazine, Amy said of her return: "It's been such a celebration. It's so lush. I feel like I'm home.
We've worked so hard over the last few weeks on spectacular group numbers, I'm just so excited for the 20th year to be hitting your screens." READ MORE: Gorka Marquez offers honest update after tears confirmed 'sadness' around Strictly Come Dancing return Amy - who was supported during her battle by her friends and family and especially her husband Ben Jones - is extremely proud to be back as there were times during her cancer treatment where she never believed she would be able to dance again. She said: "It's so surreal.
I can't believe the place I was in this time last year to what I am now. There were so many times when I didn't think it was going to be possible. I'm just really proud of myself.
I hope it gives others going through treatment hope and courage." Amy has been previously paired up with stars like McFly's Tom Fletcher, EastEnders actor .