Strictly Come Dancing viewers think it may only be a matter of time before Giovanni Pernice finds himself in a new role in the show following his appearance in the ballroom on Saturday night (December 3).
14.11.2023 - 08:47 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Amy Dowden was seen fighting tears as she appeared in a pre-recorded clip on The One Show filmed during her cancer treatment. The Strictly Come Dancing star left her co-stars, celebrity pals and fans emotional last week as she revealed she'd finished chemotherapy.
Amy went through eight rounds of chemo after being diagnosed with stage three breast cancer. The 34-year-old found a lump in her right breast before going on her long-awaited honeymoon with her new husband Ben Jones.
She headed off on the celebratory holiday but continued to feel the lump and got it checked out once she returned home. She was soon told she had breast cancer and shared the news in June, having already undergone a mastectomy and reconstruction surgery.
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But last week, Amy was emotionally able to ring the bell in the hospital to signal the end of her treatment. Alongside the video of the special moment in which she was supported by her family, nurses and hospital staff, she said: "I rang the bell and I’m so thankful I got too!
"My toughest journey yet! These past few months I look back and think how did my body get through this both physically and mentally. From the words I’m so sorry Amy, it’s cancer and what’s your fertility plans. To having a mastectomy, two weeks later hormone daily injections for egg retrieval, a little Crohns flare up and then on to chemo plus shutting down my ovaries on the same day which sadly lead to sepsis, blood clots, losing my eyebrows, lashes (I have a few hanging in there) and three toe nails.
"I hate looking in the mirror at the
Strictly Come Dancing viewers think it may only be a matter of time before Giovanni Pernice finds himself in a new role in the show following his appearance in the ballroom on Saturday night (December 3).
Strictly Come Dancing fans were left saying 'sorry' as they couldn't help but make the same point about Bobby Brazier and Dianne Buswell's latest routine. The pair were back in the ballroom on Saturday night (December 2) for the BBC One dance contest's Musicals week.
Amy Dowden has heartbreakingly shared her daily 'wish' after opening up about her latest health setback. The Strictly Come Dancing star was devastated to let her followers know she had spent more time in the hospital this week amid her on-going fight against breast cancer.
Strictly Come Dancing star Vito Coppola gave an insight into how hard he and Ellie Leach are training for the quarter-finals after the pair shared 'love' remarks. The Italian dancer took to his Instagram Story to offer the update hours after they had appeared on It Takes Two.
Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden has told how she was rushed to hospital amid a 'never-ended health nightmare'. The dancer recently marked the end of her chemotherapy treatment by emotional ringing the bell months after being diagnosed with breast cancer.
Strictly Come Dancing star Krishnan Guru-Murthy has said it was a 'big decision' as he's been forced to swap dance partners. The Channel 4 News presenter impressed viewers of the BBC One dance contest during his time on the show.
Amy Dowden has said she 'doesn’t want anyone's pity' as she opened up about her cancer battle. The Strictly Come Dancing star recently finished chemotherapy after being diagnosed with breast cancer in May.
Fans have been left confused by Strictly Come Dancing's Amy Dowden's latest social media post as they asked 'what's the connection' amid an X-rated blunder. The dancer, who has been unable to perform in the BBC One dance contest this year due to cancer treatment, was seen in the ballroom on Saturday night (November 25).
Once the current season of Strictly Come Dancing ends, fans have a one-off Christmas spectacular to look forward to.
Strictly Come Dancing star Giovanni Pernice has revealed exactly when he and Lauren Oakley will officially reunite away from the BBC One dance contest as he gushed over his 'leading lady' co-star.
Amy Dowden has been forced to pull out of her planned return to Strictly Come Dancing as she was hit by a fresh health setback. The dancer has been absent from the BBC One dance contest this year due to undergoing treatment for cancer.
Strictly Come Dancing star Vito Coppola has given an insight into his partnership with Ellie Leach as the pair prepare for the show's famous trip to Blackpool. The pair made it through to week nine of the BBC One dance contest after impressing with their latest routine in the ballroom.
Nigel Harman has confessed to sending texts to dance partner Katya Jones at 2am while taking part in Strictly Come Dancing. The pair were seen making it through to week nine of the BBC One dance contest over the weekend with this Saturday's show set to take place in Blackpool.
Krishnan Guru-Murphy left himself and his dance partner in tears as they spoke for the first time about their Strictly Come Dancing exit. The Channel 4 News presenter was the seventh celebrity to leave the BBC One dance contest over the weekend.
Strictly Come Dancing star Saffron Barker has gone Instagram official with her new rugby player boyfriend, Louis Rees-Zammit.The 23 year old YouTube sensation, who danced her way into our hearts on the BBC show in 2019, shared a sweet snap of them sharing a kiss. After a whirlwind few days that included attending a film premiere and a fun night out in Cardiff with pals, Saffron even got to spend some quality time with Louis' mum, Maxine. Strictly star Amy Dowden responded to Saffron's Instagram post, saying: "Happy for you, Saf." Dancer Abbie Quinnen simply commented: "Adorable".
Ellie Leach caused a distraction when her Strictly Come Dancing partner Vito Coppola enjoyed a 'beautiful' moment with another of their co-stars. The dancing pair have been creating quite the stir, becoming the subject of romance rumours as they wow in the ballroom.
They wowed the judges for weeks but after receiving some criticism from the judges and landing in the dreaded dance-off, Strictly Come Dancing pairing Angela Rippon and Kai Widdrington are said to be 'slipping behind' their competition.
Claudia Winkleman has revealed she and the Strictly Come Dancing team were left emotional when finding out one of the celebrities who made up this year's line-up. 15 more famous faces signed up for the 2023 run of the BBC One dance contest and the couples have been whittling down since.
Strictly Come Dancing stars have praised "hero" Amy Dowden for finishing her eighth and final round of chemotherapy. The 33 year old professional dancer shared a video on Instagram of the moment she rang a chemotherapy bell, marking the end of her treatment.
Strictly Come Dancing star has delighted her co-stars and followers as she reached a major milestone in her cancer journey. The dancer has been openly sharing her journey with her social media following after being diagnosed with stage three breast cancer earlier this year.