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Amy Dowden reveals she put a lot of 'pressure' on herself to return to Strictly after her cancer battle


The dancer, 34, was diagnosed with breast cancer in May 2023 and underwent chemotherapy and a mastectomy before announcing she was cancer-free in February 2024.

She returned to the BBC dance competition just months later in September 2024 with JLS star JB Gill, but was forced to withdraw after week six due to a foot injury. After confirming she was cancer-free in February 2024, Amy returned to Strictly in September 2024 with JLS star JB Gill, but was forced to withdraw after week six due to a foot injury Amy is set to return to the dance floor in a matter of weeks alongside her Strictly co-star Carlos Gu as they will embark on their Reborn UK tour on March 10.

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