Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden has received a standing ovation in an emotional return to the ballroom. The professional dancer, who has been on the hit BBC show since 2017, was notably absent from last year's series after being diagnosed with breast cancer.

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Amy Dowden said she was "so happy I could burst" after her first live Strictly Come Dancing performance since being treated for breast cancer. The 24-year-old professional and her celebrity partner, singer JB Gill,

Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas had some touching words for Amy Dowden as she made her return to the BBC show tonight after taking a break to undergo cancer treatment

Strictly Come Dancing audience members were reduced to tears as Amy Dowden returned to the show for her first live performance after beating cancer. The 34-year-old professional dancer missed out on competing in last year's series after being diagnosed with breast cancer in May 2023 when she found a lump the day before her honeymoon.

Amy Dowden makes triumphant Strictly return ‘for her family’ after cancer treatment - ‘They struggled just as much as I did having to watch me go through it,’ the dancer said

BBC Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden has spoken out ahead of her return to the show. It comes one year after the professional dancer was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer. She is set to return to the dancefloor for the new series of Strictly and is paired with JLS member JB Gill.

Amy Dowden is set to give her first live performance on Saturday evening since returning to Strictly Come Dancing for the latest series. The 34-year-old will perform the waltz with her celebrity partner,