Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden admitted she was in shock after receiving a letter from King Charles and Queen Camilla inviting her to Buckingham Palace today. The much-loved professional dancer, 34, who is recovering from breast cancer, is on her way to London following her admirable campaigning to raise awareness about the disease.
Sharing a snap of her special invite while on the train today, Amy tagged the post with a number of shocked, heart and tearful emojis as she winged her way to the palace. The invitation, which was personally addressed to the Welsh wonder, read: “The Master of the Household is commanded by their Majesties to invite Ms Amy Dowden to a Reception to be given recognition of Community-Based Cancer support at Buckingham Palace by the King on Wednesday 30th April, 2025 at 6pm”.
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The decorated dancer was diagnosed with grade three aggressive breast cancer in May 2023. Amy had been on her honeymoon with husband, Ben Jones, when she discovered a lump in her breast.
However, she remained positive despite her heartbreaking diagnosis and numerous setbacks and regularly updated her followers, telling fellow cancer sufferers she was ‘ there with them’.
Both Amy’s first and second cycles of chemotherapy resulted in emergency hospital stays and life-threatening complications, including sepsis and blood clots.
She later underwent a mastectomy and has since completed her chemotherapy treatments but was unable to compete in the 2023 series of Strictly.
In July 2023, she received a second diagnosis for “another type of cancer”, and began chemotherapy in August. In February last year, the Strictly star revealed her latest health check showed “no evidence of disease”, describing the news from doctors as “words I dreamed of” and her “biggest accomplishment yet”.
Much to fans ‘ delight Amy, whose BBC documentary, Strictly Amy: Cancer and Me, gave an honest portrayal of the reality of living with breast cancer, returned to Strictly last year with JLS star, JB Gill, but heartbreakingly had to pull out of the show after suffering a foot injury.
Following the announcement, she said in an Instagram post: “The past few months I finally felt like me again. Cancer was no longer the first thing I thought of when I woke up. It was choreography, music choices, which dances in which order, what we needed to work on. I felt free again.
” My goal since hearing those words, ‘ You have cancer ‘ was to get back on the Strictly dancefloor. It’s been such a challenge to get back, one I devoted 2024 to which, with my incredible team, we got there. Something I wanted to do for myself and loved ones. “
Amy has also been made an MBE for her services to Crohn’s disease” on behalf “of those who live with the incurable inflammatory bowel disease.
Although the dancer is well known for her upbeat demeanor and stunning dance moves while competing on the dance floor, her admirable candor has enriched her relationship with her family and friends.
In the King’s Birthday Honours, she was elected as a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in recognition of her contributions to raising awareness and raising money for the charity Crohn’s & Colitis UK.
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At a New Year’s Eve party, reality star Molly-Mae Hague and her sister Zoe interrogated her about their recent reunion with former boyfriend Tommy Fury. Following rumored issues involving Tommy’s drinking, the Love Island couple separated last August.
They continued raising their daughter, but a NYE party photo shows them getting cozy. Their romantic relationship appeared to rekindle as they slowly began dating, and they even celebrated Valentine’s Day with a romantic stay at the opulent Estelle Manor. They took their daughter to Dubai so they could enjoy the sunshine there.
In May (Amazon Prime), Molly-Mae’s documentary will be released.
In the most recent installment of her Amazon Prime documentary, Molly-Mae: Behind It All, her sister posed questions to the 25-year-old Maebe founder. Molly-Mae acknowledged that Tommy’s drinking destroyed Zoe’s wedding memories in the opening scene of the film.
She claimed she “couldn’t recall” any instances in which the boxer’s drinking did not result in “disaster” and that she “begged and pleaded” with him not to do so at the ceremony.
Zoe asks Molly in a teaser for the documentary’s upcoming segments, “Have you actually addressed the issues?”
Zoe inquires about Tommy’s reunion with her.
Before the clip’s transition, Molly looked serious and said, “100%,” while sat in a different chair.
As she scrolled through the news reports about it, a second scene showed someone asking her if she was with Tommy on New Year’s Eve. “No, my God”! She remarked as she shook her head in resentment.
Prior to announcing their engagement that summer, the pair had previously appeared solid, especially with the birth of Bambi in January 2023. So when Molly revealed their breakup on Instagram, her 8.5 million followers were speechless.
When Tommy and Molly-Mae split up last year (Instagram), they shocked the fans.
She wrote, breaking the news that the five-year relationship had ended, “I never imagined our story would end, especially not this way.”
Infidelity rumors quickly surfaced, but Tommy quickly refuted them in a sincere interview, calling the allegations “complete and utter boll****s.”
He stated that drinking was never a factor in their breakup, citing alcoholism. You can likewise ask Molly. The drink was the drink, which is unacceptable.
Tommy acknowledged how much of his drinking was going on, saying, “I was getting black-out drunk almost every night.” He also admitted that this made him adrift in his responsibilities as both their young daughter, Bambi.
On May 9th, Amazon Prime will show Molly-Mae: Behind It All.
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At a New Year’s Eve party, reality star Molly-Mae Hague and her sister Zoe interrogated her about their recent reunion with former boyfriend Tommy Fury. Following rumored issues involving Tommy’s drinking, the Love Island couple separated last August.
They continued raising their daughter, but a NYE party photo shows them getting cozy. Their romantic relationship appeared to rekindle as they slowly began dating, and they even celebrated Valentine’s Day with a romantic stay at the opulent Estelle Manor. They took their daughter to Dubai so they could enjoy the sunshine there.
In May (Amazon Prime), Molly-Mae’s documentary will be released.
In the most recent installment of her Amazon Prime documentary, Molly-Mae: Behind It All, her sister posed questions to the 25-year-old Maebe founder. Molly-Mae acknowledged that Tommy’s drinking destroyed Zoe’s wedding memories in the opening scene of the film.
She claimed she “couldn’t recall” any instances in which the boxer’s drinking did not result in “disaster” and that she “begged and pleaded” with him not to do so at the ceremony.
Zoe asks Molly in a teaser for the documentary’s upcoming segments, “Have you actually addressed the issues?”
Zoe inquires about Tommy’s reunion with her.
Before the clip’s transition, Molly looked serious and said, “100%,” while sat in a different chair.
As she scrolled through the news reports about it, a second scene showed someone asking her if she was with Tommy on New Year’s Eve. “No, my God”! She remarked as she shook her head in resentment.
Prior to announcing their engagement that summer, the pair had previously appeared solid, especially with the birth of Bambi in January 2023. So when Molly revealed their breakup on Instagram, her 8.5 million followers were speechless.
When Tommy and Molly-Mae split up last year (Instagram), they shocked the fans.
She wrote, breaking the news that the five-year relationship had ended, “I never imagined our story would end, especially not this way.”
Infidelity rumors quickly surfaced, but Tommy quickly refuted them in a sincere interview, calling the allegations “complete and utter boll****s.”
He stated that drinking was never a factor in their breakup, citing alcoholism. You can likewise ask Molly. The drink was the drink, which is unacceptable.
Tommy acknowledged how much of his drinking was going on, saying, “I was getting black-out drunk almost every night.” He also admitted that this made him adrift in his responsibilities as both their young daughter, Bambi.
On May 9th, Amazon Prime will show Molly-Mae: Behind It All.
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Popular lamp restocked by Home Bargains, which was widely praised by customers. Following a shared on TikTok earlier this year, the Lifestyle Edit Earthen Luxe Table Lamp caught the attention of many.
The lamp was displayed in Courtnie’s home in January, along with the caption “Affordable hallway transformation!
The price of this stunning ZARA Home [alternative] STONE lamp from @Home Bargains is only $19.99. such a fantastic find! She also disclosed that she had painted the color scheme of her home a matching lamp.
Over 434, 000 views and numerous enthusiastic customer comments have been generated by the video. One person said, “Wow, I need!” among them. “and a second praised: “Oh my goodness, I love it!” I’m going to look for that without a doubt.
Third shopper remarked, “Lately called every shop on the Wirral for this lamp because it wasn’t online, and when I got a message saying it was, I’ve never tried to buy now so quickly, haha. “
It’s so lush, isn’t it, replied @cxurtniehome_! I’m glad you got one, for the price.
Someone echoed, “Need this right now, stunning,” and another fan said, “Oo love that. A different customer said, “I have this lamp, it looks amazing. “
Why does everything nice always contain gold, a different commenter said? The gold bit should be silver, I said, “and a second agreed:” However, another user said, “Lovely. Although the gold had a slight tingle, it ought to have been left out.
In a short clip with the tag “Home Bargains viral lamps back in stock,” the TikTok page @homebarg_bentleybridge made the announcement. Home Bargains Home Decor is back in style thanks to popular demand, according to the text over the video.
The Home Bargains website does not currently have information for the Lifestyle Edit Earthen Luxe Table Lamp. You can also look for the store closest to you here.
Popular lamp restocked by Home Bargains, which was widely praised by customers. Following a shared on TikTok earlier this year, the Lifestyle Edit Earthen Luxe Table Lamp caught the attention of many.
The lamp was displayed in Courtnie’s home in January, along with the caption “Affordable hallway transformation!
The price of this stunning ZARA Home [alternative] STONE lamp from @Home Bargains is only $19.99. such a fantastic find! She also disclosed that she had painted the color scheme of her home a matching lamp.
Over 434, 000 views and numerous enthusiastic customer comments have been generated by the video. One person said, “Wow, I need!” among them. “and a second praised: “Oh my goodness, I love it!” I’m going to look for that without a doubt.
Third shopper remarked, “Lately called every shop on the Wirral for this lamp because it wasn’t online, and when I got a message saying it was, I’ve never tried to buy now so quickly, haha. “
It’s so lush, isn’t it, replied @cxurtniehome_! I’m glad you got one, for the price.
Someone echoed, “Need this right now, stunning,” and another fan said, “Oo love that. A different customer said, “I have this lamp, it looks amazing. “
Why does everything nice always contain gold, a different commenter said? The gold bit should be silver, I said, “and a second agreed:” However, another user said, “Lovely. Although the gold had a slight tingle, it ought to have been left out.
In a short clip with the tag “Home Bargains viral lamps back in stock,” the TikTok page @homebarg_bentleybridge made the announcement. Home Bargains Home Decor is back in style thanks to popular demand, according to the text over the video.
The Home Bargains website does not currently have information for the Lifestyle Edit Earthen Luxe Table Lamp. You can also look for the store closest to you here.
The Mirror examines Donald Trump’s health as he enters his 100th day as president and the enigmatic claims made by one of his former long-term doctors.
POTUS has been accused of showing a lack of transparency over his health(Image: AP)
President Donald Trump has been in office for 100 days, and he celebrated with a rally in Michigan where he said, “You haven’t seen anything yet.” He claimed his term in office was the “most successful first 100 days of any administration in the history of our country”.
A report into Trump’s overall physical and mental health, which declared the 78-year-old “fully fit to carry out the duties of Commander-in-Chief and Head of State,” was released just weeks before his first 100 days as president on April 11.
The report claimed that President Trump’s “robust” overall health had seen him lose 20 pounds since his last term in office in 2020 and that he had also lowered his cholesterol levels with the assistance of medication. The President’s physician, Navy Capt. Sean Barbabella, wrote in the report that the fact he keeps up an “active lifestyle” – including his “frequent victories in golf events” – will “contribute significantly” to Trump’s good continued good health.
Not for the first time has President Trump had positive health reports. Dr. Harold N. Bornstein – a previous long-time doctor of Trump – put his name to a letter recording Trump’s “astonishingly excellent” health back in 2015 but later made shocking claims about its contents.
The 78-year-old POTUS has long been criticized for keeping his health a secret. He was already 70 when he first took office. President Trump had promised to publish the results of a recent examination in August 2024 despite not making any significant health information since his second White House victory.
This is despite such information being commonly disclosed among presidents. It’s only natural for the American people to be assured that their leader has the physical and mental stamina to handle the demands of such a significant job, even though there is no law requiring a president’s health to have any restrictions on their ability to share anything.
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Interestingly, despite his own notable lack of transparency, President Trump would regularly take aim at the physical fitness of presidential rival President Joe Biden, who he mockingly referred to as “Sleepy Joe”.
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President Donald Trump’s medical assessment was published this month(Image: Getty Images)
In 2015, ahead of his first presidential bid, President Trump produced a glowing doctor’s letter that described his health as “astonishingly excellent”, praising the businessman turned politician’s “extraordinary” strength and stamina.
Dr. Harold N. Bornstein wrote, “To Whom My Concern: I have been Mr. Donald J. Trump’s personal physician since 1980. Dr. Jacob Bornstein, my father, was his previous physician. Over the past 39 years, I am pleased to report that Mr Trump has had no significant medical problems.
“Mr Trump has had a recent complete medical examination that showed only positive results. Actually, his blood pressure, 110/65, and laboratory test results were astonishingly excellent. Over the past twelve months, he has lost at least fifteen pounds, Mr Trump takes 81 mg of aspirin daily and a low dose of a statin. His PSA test score is 0.15 (very low). His physical strength and stamina are extraordinary.”
The letter continued, “Mr. Trump has never had a hip, knee, or shoulder replacement, nor any other orthopaedic surgery,” adding that he would be “the healthiest person ever elected to the presidency.”
“His only surgery was an appendectomy at age ten. His cardiovascular health is excellent. He has never used tobacco or alcohol before. If elected, Mr Trump, I can state unequivocally, will be the healthiest individual ever elected to the presidency”.
However, things suddenly changed in 2018 when Dr. Bornstein claimed that President Trump had dictated the letter’s format and that he had only five minutes to write it. Bornstein claimed to CNN, “He dictated that entire letter. I didn’t write that letter. As I went along, I just made up.”
The letter-writing process was described as an example of “black humor,” according to Manhattan-based Dr. Bornstein, who compared the series of events to “the movie Fargo” in that it “takes the truth and moves it in a different direction.” The White House did not publicly respond to Dr Bornstein’s claims that the wording had been dictated by President Trump.
Dr Bornstein claimed: ‘He dictated that whole letter’ (Image: Handout)
Dr. Bornstein claimed in a separate interview with NBC News that Keith Schiller, President Trump’s bodyguard, and two other men had “raid” his office and seized POTUS’s medical records in February 2017. Dr Bornstein, who had been Trump’s personal physician for more than 35 years, recalled how the incident had made him feel “raped, frightened and sad”, stating: “They must have been here for 25 or 30 minutes, it created a lot of chaos”.
The aides’ only copy of President Trump’s medical records, along with them, were lab reports, according to Dr. Bornstein. Sarah Sanders, a press secretary for the White House, later claimed that this incident wasn’t a raid and that the White House Medical Unit had a right to obtain a president’s medical records.
In 2018, Dr. Ronny Jackson, who conducted President Trump’s first White House physical exam, declared he was in “excellent health”, remarking that there was “no indication” of “any cognitive issues”. Dr. Jackson told members of the press that “it’s called genetics. It’s very, very good health.” Some people simply have fantastic genes. I told the president if he had a healthier diet over the last 20 years he might live to be 200″.
He’s known to love fast food(Image: Getty Images)
The doctor did, however, claim that he would collaborate with President Trump to develop a new exercise regimen and that his diet would be improved. POTUS is known for enjoying treats over a balanced diet, with McDonald’s and ice cream being his particular favourites.
Now, an expert has expressed some concerns over President Trump’s health, remarking on his substantially leaner physique. Earlier this month, Trump looked notably slimmer in photographs snapped as he walked towards Marine One. It’s been suggested that Trump has lost an impressive 30lbs (2st) since 2022 by making healthier changes to his diet.
However, Treated.com’s clinical lead, Dr Daniel Atkinson, has warned that significant weight loss could indicate a serious health issue. Dr Atkinson told the Irish Star: “For a hypothetical person, who has taken on the office of President of the United States for a second term, at the age of 80, there might be several factors that could affect their weight.
Trump appears to have slimmed down in recent times(Image: Getty Images)
“An almost 80-year-old with a busy schedule might be more susceptible to certain conditions that can cause weight loss. Diabetes, for instance, can trigger weight fluctuations when the condition is uncontrolled. Blood sugar can become more difficult to regulate as we age, and insulin resistance can develop with age.”
This does not suggest that President Trump has diabetes, and no public comment has been issued by the White House regarding his weight loss in recent months.
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