{"id":234580,"date":"2023-09-03T21:13:50","date_gmt":"2023-09-03T21:13:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lovemainstream.com\/?p=234580"},"modified":"2023-09-03T21:13:50","modified_gmt":"2023-09-03T21:13:50","slug":"amy-dowdens-future-on-strictly-come-dancing-confirmed-after-cancer-diagnosis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lovemainstream.com\/tv-and-movies\/amy-dowdens-future-on-strictly-come-dancing-confirmed-after-cancer-diagnosis\/","title":{"rendered":"Amy Dowden&#8217;s future on Strictly Come Dancing confirmed after cancer diagnosis"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Amy Dowden on reuniting with Strictly co-stars<\/h3>\n<p>Strictly Come Dancing bosses have confirmed Amy Dowden will feature in the upcoming series of the BBC programme.<\/p>\n<p>A BBC spokesperson has since confirmed to Express.co.uk that Amy &#8220;will be in the series&#8221; but she &#8220;wasn&#8217;t there to film the launch opener&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>Strictly&#8217;s launch trailer will see the professional dancers perform a stunning routine which will open the launch show with a glitter-filled bang later this month.<\/p>\n<p>The dancers already revealed for the upcoming series are Dianne Buswell, Nadiya Bychkova, Graziano Di Prima, Amy Dowden, Carlos Gu, and Karen Hauer.<\/p>\n<p>The other stars returning are Katya Jones, Neil Jones, Nikita Kuzmin, Gorka Marquez, Luba Mushtuk, Lauren Oakley, Giovanni Pernice, Jowita Przystal, Johannes Radebe, Michelle Tsiakkas, Kai Widdrington, Nancy Xu, and Vito Coppola.<\/p>\n<p> <strong> READ MORE <\/strong> <strong>Strictly&#8217;s Annabel Croft takes aim at Wimbledon&#8217;s &#8216;life-threatening technology'[LATEST] <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/20\/590x\/secondary\/Strictly-4939291.jpg?r=1693600897092\"><\/p>\n<p>Ever since she announced her cancer diagnosis, Amy has kept her social media followers updated regarding her journey,<\/p>\n<p>She has also shared pictures from her hospital bed when receiving her treatment.<\/p>\n<p>Last week, the dance pro gave her fans a thumbs up, telling her Instagram followers she was going home.<\/p>\n<p>Along with the snap, Amy wrote: &#8220;And I\u2019m going home to my own bed! Thanks again to the marvellous NHS!<\/p>\n<p> <strong> Don&#8217;t miss&#8230; <\/strong> <br \/> <strong>Strictly Come Dancing professionals teased in first-look at new series[INSIGHT] <\/strong> <br \/> <strong>Ann Widdecombe shares anger of Strictly Come Dancing controversy[VIDEO] <\/strong> <br \/> <strong>Jody Cundy shares heartfelt reason for Strictly signing in rare family insight[LATEST] <\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote><p> <svg width=\"50px\" height=\"50px\" viewbox=\"0 0 60 60\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\"><g stroke=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><g transform=\"translate(-511.000000, -20.000000)\" fill=\"#000000\"><g><\/path><\/g><\/g><\/g><\/svg>View this post on Instagram<\/p>\n<p>A post shared by Amy-Dowden (@amy_dowden)<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you&#8217;ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Got some blood clots but I\u2019m feeling good other than a sore and swollen arm. Another hurdle along this journey.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;But again forever grateful to the NHS and my heroes around me.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>She concluded: &#8220;Can\u2019t wait to get into my own bed since Monday though.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Amy has also remained positive about her return to the dancefloor and being part of this year&#8217;s Strictly.<\/p>\n<p>Her latest post showed Amy looking glamorous after reuniting with her co-stars as part of the promo for the show.<\/p>\n<p>And while she explained she can&#8217;t compete in the group numbers, Amy said: &#8220;Every day I\u2019m closer to dancing on that floor again.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>She shared: &#8220;So grateful for my @BBCStrictly family, yesterday was just what I needed ahead of today.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I\u2019ve felt part of the whole journey so far! I\u2019ve seen all the group numbers and the process by videos, then again watching yesterday, and WOW honestly the best yet!<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Yes, it\u2019s hard not being up there with them doing what I love but so proud to be part of such a talented team.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I loved being made glamorous by the hair and make-up team, putting on a sparkly dress from wardrobe and feeling like Amy again being at my favourite place!<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;So very grateful! Now I\u2019m on way to chemo number 3! Let\u2019s hope no hospital admissions and scares after this one. 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