Amy Dowden has endured so much since she last stepped foot on the Strictly Come Dancing dancefloor. The 33-year-old professional dancer discovered a lump in her breast just before jetting off to the Maldives for her honeymoon with her husband and fellow dance pro, Ben Jones. She announced back in May last year that she had been diagnosed with stage three breast cancer and was unable to take part in the most recent series.
But now, after having a mastectomy, completing her chemotherapy treatments and being given the all-clear, Amy will compete again for the glitterball trophy. She shared an emotional message on social media following the BBC's announcement and said: "I'm so happy and grateful to be back on @bbcstrictly. MY HEART IS SO HAPPY.
" Amy continued: "The best team on and off the dancefloor. I can't wait to be back doing what I love most in the world , dancing! Feel blessed and more excited than EVER. Bring it on! Thank you @bbcstrictly for your support always.
Eeeeeekkk. #amysback #strictlycomedancing #letsdothis #excited #cantwait #myheartissohappy." In a recent interview, Amy reflected on the past year and explained that her cancer journey is still ongoing.
She told BBC Breakfast: "I can't believe it's a year since I found the lump. But I'm just so grateful in the year for the treatment I've had, the NHS , and all the charities, everybody that's helped me to be still here today. "I was actually at the oncology unit yesterday, having my monthly injection, which I will.