Amy Dowden Drops Heartbreaking Bombshell on Her Future with Strictly
Amy Dowden made headlines with her valiant return to Strictly Come Dancing last year, yet questions about her future on the glittering stage still loom. After her breast cancer diagnosis in May 2023, the renowned professional dancer was forced to miss that year’s series as she underwent life-changing treatment.
However, her remarkable comeback came last September during the 2024 series when she was partnered with JLS singer JB Gill—a moment that was celebrated by fans and colleagues alike, according to the Express.
Tragically, Amy’s renewed campaign was cut short when a foot injury forced her to withdraw from the competition once again. Lauren Oakley stepped in to partner with JB, and together they dazzled audiences, advancing all the way to the final. Despite this setback, Amy’s resilience shone through when, just a few months later, she rejoined Strictly for the UK tour and performed alongside JB once more, reaffirming her commitment to the show.
Now, like her fellow professionals, Amy is eagerly awaiting confirmation from the producers regarding her participation in the 2025 season. Speaking to The Mirror, she revealed, “We are waiting to find out, fingers crossed. We would love to but we are waiting for the decision to be made which is normally the Spring time.”
In the meantime, Amy is not resting on her laurels. She is teaming up with fellow Strictly pro-Carlos Gu as the duo prepares to embark on their highly anticipated Reborn tour next month. This new venture promises to showcase her undeniable talent while offering fans another chance to see her perform live.
Reflecting on her recent experiences, Amy admitted that her comeback was not quite as triumphant as she had envisioned, acknowledging the immense pressure she placed on herself. The dancer, who was recently honored with an MBE for her contributions to Chron’s disease, candidly shared, “Last year, it was a lot of emotions, excitement but I think also pressure I had put on myself.”
In a heartfelt admission about her personal journey, Amy explained, “I think this year, I would be able to truly go in and enjoy it and I think that’s what I would be looking forward to the most [if she took part in the 2025 series]. I really do truly feel like Amy again. Last year, I wasn’t confident in myself really deep down. I think I was still trying to accept everything. I didn’t look the same, with my hair growing back. You could see a difference in me.”
During the Strictly tour, Amy had a pivotal heart-to-heart with fellow professional Dianne Buswell, who remarked at rehearsals, “We have got Amy back.”
That simple yet powerful moment reaffirmed Amy’s inner strength. Should she be recalled for the next series, she promises to embrace and enjoy every second of it, marking a new chapter in her ongoing journey of resilience and renewal.
What’s Next?
- BBC’s Matt Tebbutt Demands Naga Munchetty Be ‘Cut Off’ After…
- Loose Women’s Janet Street-Porter Reveals the One Meal She’d ‘Never’…
- Body Found in Search for Missing Jogger Jenny Hall
- Atlantic Storm to Unleash 8 Inches of Snow and a Deluge of Torrential Rain
- Meghan Markle has rightfully ‘taken her own medicine’ says staff
- Prince Harry’s future in the US is as dangerous as that of Donald Trump…