Strictly's Amy Dowden leaves fans in tears as she and JB Gill TOP the leaderboard after returning following breast cancer battle: 'I'm so happy I could burst!' Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.com READ MORE: Strictly's week one songs and dances are REVEALED READ MORE: Strictly is back! 20th series brings out the sequins By Carolina Piras For Mailonline Published: 17:30 EDT, 21 September 2024 | Updated: 20:51 EDT, 21 September 2024 e-mail 21 shares 2 View comments Amy Dowden left fans in tears after topping the leaderboard with her first performance alongside JB Gill on Saturday, after returning to the show following her breast cancer battle. The dancing pro, 34, made a glorious comeback and told host Claudia Winkleman 'I'm so happy I could burst' after scoring an impressive 31 points on the dancefloor.
The fan favourite performed a moving Waltz to When I Need You by Leo Sayer, leaving both judges and fans emotional. It's a big year for Strictly as it celebrates its 20th year, while Amy made her much-awaited return to the show following her heartbreaking cancer battle. The dancer, 34, was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer in May 2023 and in what became the toughest year of her life, Amy underwent a mastectomy, chemotherapy, fertility treatment and was hospitalised with sepsis .
Amy Dowden, 34, has left fans in tears after topping the leaderboard with 31 points for her first incredible performance alongside JB Gill, 37, on Saturday The fan favourite performed a.