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Strictly's Amy Dowden forced to halt dance return mid-performance


Strictly Come Dancing professional Amy Dowden has returned to the dance floor for the first time since her cancer diagnosis in an emotional and powerful performance

After a jam-packed day of activities at a Strictly fan weekend and a charity walk through the Brecon Beacons earlier in the week, Amy took centre stage for her first public show in over a year. The event, held at the Warner Hotel at Cricket St Thomas, Somerset, also featured performances from Strictly pros Katya, Neil, Karen, Nancy, and Carlos. Returning with tears, Amy explained her sudden exit, citing nerves, fatigue, and soreness from a recent charity hike in the Brecon Beacons for Coppafeel.

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