Amy Dowden 'grateful' to be back on Strictly Amy Dowden received a heartfelt phone call from her Strictly Come Dancing co-star Anton du Beke when she confirmed with the world she had breast cancer. In 2023, Amy was living her dream of being a professional dancer on Strictly Come Dancing and recently married the love of her life, Ben. But after discovering a lump in her breast the night before her honeymoon, Amy’s world was torn apart when tests later revealed she had breast cancer at only 32 years old.
Six days after her diagnosis, Amy made the brave decision to allow cameras to follow her experiences whatever may unfold in the coming months. During the documentary titled, Amy Dowden: Fight of My Life, Amy struggled to hold back the tears as she discussed what she was going to do next. Don't miss.
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Anton's call came as Amy discussed her future on Strictly and whether she could still compete amid her diagnosis. "Anton sent me this yesterday," Amy told her husband Ben and parents before she played it. In the voice note, Anton said: "Hi, My darling.
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