BBC Strictly's Amy Dowden returns to screens with Dragons’ Den star pal Sara Davies

Amy Dowden has kicked off her festive celebrations at home after a challenging year being treated for cancer and, now, managing a broken foot. The Strictly Come Dancing star shared a snipped of the trouble she is still having as she continues her cancer battle - sharing a brief look at one of the everyday issues she faces from chemotherapy. The pro dancer, 33, shared a photo of herself in bed with tissues in her nostrils to stop her nose from running, telling fans that this was the "reality of having no nose hair".

Strictly Come Dancing former professional dancers Janette Manrara and Aljaž Skorjanec are happier than ever after welcoming their daughter Lyra into the world this year. As they gear up for their first Christmas as a family of three, It Takes Two host Janette, 40, has opened up on how the dance competition, which is often thought of as having a "curse" on couples, actually "saved" their relationship.

There were birthday smiles and wishes all around in the Strictly It Takes Two studio, as host Janette Manrara was surprised with 40th celebrations.The professional dancer, who celebrated the milestone birthday today, was filled with emotion as Bobby Brazier, Dianne Buswell, Nigel Harman and Katya Jones sneaked onto camera just before the Puttin' on the Glitz' fashion segment, wearing party hats and wheeling in a giant cake on a trolley, on Thursday, 16 November.The impressive glitterball cake was adorned with a gigantic 40 and an icing figure of Janette. Anne-Marie's Birthday song started playing as Janette's face was superimposed onto a dress with cartoon balloons, seen by viewers on the background screen.

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 Amy Dowden has shared another devastating health blow as she has fractured her foot, ruling her out of being able to dance on the show this year.The pro dancer was diagnosed with breast cancer earlier this year and has been going through gruelling chemotherapy but had hoped to be able to dance in an episode of Strictly before the end of the series. However, she posted a photo of herself to Instagram looking devastated and pointing at her foot as she wrote: "Not the week I was hoping for since finishing chemo.

Dianne Buswell has shared an update on her dad's health, revealing he has undergone his first round of chemotherapy in Australia.The Strictly Come Dancing pro, 34, let her fans know her dad was in hospital due to health issues in early November, after she appeared rather emotional during an episode of Strictly. Dianne, who is currently competing on the BBC One show with Bobby Brazier, has now updated fans on her dad's condition, saying she is "so proud of him" but wishes she could be by his side to "support" him in person.

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.

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".

BBC Strictly star Amy Dowden playfully 'threw shade' at Dianne Buswell during a new gameshow, leaving Strictly Come Dancing fans in fits of laughter.The new game also saw Layton Williams comment "sorry" to one of the stars. Amy, the Welsh dancing queen, decided to test this season's contestants on their Strictly knowledge with her fun-filled trivia game, Gamey with Amy.The stars took a break from their dance rehearsals to answer some Strictly-themed questions.

Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas has revealed that professional dancer Amy Dowden is hoping to be back on screen for the Christmas shows. Amy, 33, has been having chemotherapy for breast cancer and has taken time off the show while she has treatment, sharing her experience with her Instagram followers and raising awareness. She recently rang the bell to signify the end of her chemotherapy in an emotional video posted to the social media platform.

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 Amy Dowden has said "I'll never be the same Amy again" after ringing the chemotherapy bell at hospital in a tear-jerking video.The 33 year old professional dancer has bravely been battling stage three breast cancer over the past year, as she's shared many emotional updates to Instagram. Her post on Thursday, 9 November was one of thankfulness and joy as she reached the milestone of finishing her chemotherapy treatment, although she shared that she is awaiting an MRI scan to determine if she needs more surgery.

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.

Amy Dowden has said she 'can't believe it' as she offered a fresh update on her cancer journey. The Strictly Come Dancing star took to social media to confirm that she will undergo her final round of chemotherapy treatment this Thursday (November 9) after her latest blood results came back.

Ever since Strictly Come Dancing partnered Coronation Street actress Ellie Leach, 22, and pro dancer Vito Coppola, 31, for the 2023 series, fans have been quick to notice an evolving and often electric chemistry between the pair.The talented duo, who have topped the leaderboard twice in recent weeks, are among one of the strongest contenders to win the show and lift the Glitterball trophy thanks to their impressive dance moves and clear bond. However, viewers at home are convinced that romance may have already blossomed between the pair, with former contestant Amanda Abbington, who left the show last month, even hinting that this was the case as she referred to the pair as a “beautiful couple” at the weekend.

Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden left 'emotional' as she admitted she's 'never going to be the same again' amid her last round of chemotherapy. The dancer is days away from finishing her multiple rounds of chemotherapy treatment after undergoing a hysterectomy earlier this year.

Strictly Come Dancing professional Amy Dowden shared her joy as she heads into her final week of chemotherapy treatment, saying she had the "biggest smile". Amy, 33, announced in June that she had undergone a mastectomy after discovering she had stage three breast cancer.Taking on Instagram on Monday, Amy shared her joy over her upcoming appointments this week, saying it has felt "such a distance" away.

Strictly Come Dancing fans were distracted within seconds of week seven of the competition getting underway as they flocked to comment on one of the judge's outfits. The BBC One dance contest returned to screens on Saturday night (November 4) with the hosts confirming they've now reached the halfway mark.

Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden has said going through treatment for breast cancer has resulted in the “toughest year” of her life. The 33-year-old appeared on the Stand Up To Cancer live show on Channel 4 at the Francis Crick Institute to celebrate a decade of the appeal for Cancer Research UK.

Strictly Come Dancing pro Amy Dowden has shared a heartfelt update on her cancer battle, expressing her disappointment at not being able to attend an event in her hometown. She said: "Snuggled up rrrrready for tonight's @bbcstrictly results show! Always love Halloween week on strictly (although very different watching from the sofa, but still a brilliant show and so proud of all my fabulous fellow pros).