Amy Dowden recently ended her time on Strictly Come Dancing this series after revealing she was undergoing a second mastectomy
Amy Dowden has revealed her future on Strictly Come Dancing following a second mastectomy. The professional dancer pulled out of this year’s series to undergo a procedure. She revealed in May 2023 that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer and in February 2024, she was told there were “no signs of the disease” but she continued to undergo medical treatments.
Amy revealed that she was undergoing a second mastectomy – but insisted that the procedure had not been prompted by a new cancer diagnosis. Speaking on The One Show recently, she said: “Three weeks ago yesterday, I had another mastectomy. The first week to 10 days, a bit rough, but every day feeling better and stronger.
“I’m just itching now to go back on the dance floor when I’m fully recovered. Obviously, I’m not gonna rush it, but doing really well.” Amy was on the show this year with Apprentice star Tom Skinner, but he crashed out in the first week.
Now Amy has revealed she will make a shock return to the ballroom in time for the BBC live final, which airs this weekend. She shared a video of her heading to rehearsals, as she revealed her comeback plans.
“I’m definitely smiling today. After advice from my consultant yesterday, I can be a part of the routine dance this week. As you know, I’ve missed it so so much. Obviously, I can’t be lifted and I can’t be lifting,” she revealed.
“I have to take everything so gradually and at a pace, because it has been six weeks now since my surgery. Obviously I am only going with my doctor’s advice and it is different for every single patient. But I am super, super happy and I don’t care how small my part will be. I’m just so pleased to be back on the dance floor in some way or form.”
She added: “The grand final is always such a special week and it’s so good to be a part of. Everyone comes back, and there’s a huge buzz and a lot of energy. So yeah, I really didn’t want to miss out.”
Explaining her decision to have a mastectomy, Amy said she was expecting a “straightforward recovery”.
She shared with fans: “However following a recent appointment with my incredible medical team, we’ve decided that I’ll be having another mastectomy this week. They’re confident that, all going well, I can expect a straightforward recovery.
“Once I have healed I look forward to rejoining my strictly family. Of course I’m going to miss not being there so much but I will be watching from home and look forward to cheering everyone on.”
Source: Mirror
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