Amy Dowden has expressed her disbelief and pleasure at a big announcement forward of her return to Strictly Come Dancing. The skilled dancer was confirmed in April as one of many returning dancers for this autumn’s ballroom extravaganza. The BBC was fast to verify the skilled line-up, with Amy being named after her earlier sequence led to disappointment.
The 35-year-old’s stint within the 2024 version of the BBC One dance contest, the place she was partnered with JLS singer JB Gill, was sadly lower brief on account of a foot harm. Nonetheless, following the BBC‘s affirmation of her inclusion within the skilled line-up for Strictly 2025, she shared on social media: “So grateful to be again on the perfect present on TV for my ninth yr with my Strictly household. @bbcstrictly.
“This present means every little thing to me. By the highs and my all-time lows, it actually received me by means of my hardest of occasions. The present is pure magic and good for the soul. I am feeling stronger than ever.”
“The countdown begins to be again within the rehearsal room with my strictly household. Who else is counting down the times? Hold dancing! Welsh love”.
She has since been noticed again in rehearsals together with her fellow professionals, pre-recording the group numbers that can characteristic all through the upcoming sequence. Extra lately, the dancers have met the movie star contestants for the primary time because the official line-up was confirmed.
However earlier than her return, Amy has revealed some further particular information. Following the discharge of her documentary about her breast most cancers journey, she’s been shortlisted for an award at this yr’s Nationwide Tv Awards.
The movie, Strictly Amy: Most cancers and Me, has been shortlisted within the Authored Documentary alongside Flintoff, There’s Solely One Rob Burrow, Molly-Mae: Behind It All and Boyzone: No Matter What.
Sharing the information on Instagram on Tuesday (August 19), a shocked Amy revealed to her followers: “I am unable to imagine this, my documentary has made the highest 5 for the nationwide tv awards @officialntas. Thanks to all who voted.
“I made the choice to permit the cameras in to comply with my most cancers analysis, surgical procedure and remedy to point out the truth of a most cancers analysis however most significantly to boost consciousness to get as many as I can to test themselves! The variety of messages I nonetheless obtain from those that have now began checking themselves or gone to the GP has been unbelievable and so rewarding. But in addition from these going by means of a most cancers analysis who mentioned they not really feel alone.
“The votes at the moment are open once more, and all of the help does not go unnoticed. From the underside of my coronary heart, thanks, # however most significantly, bear in mind to test your self, should you’re not, who’s? Welsh love at all times xxx #strictlyamycancerandme #ntas.”
Amy’s followers have been delighted and flocked to touch upon the star’s thrilling information.
Strictly Come Dancing returns to BBC screens subsequent month for an all-new sequence.
