BBC Strictly's Amy Dowden reveals grim reality of chemo as she puts up Christmas tree

Strictly Come Dancing professionals Dianne Buswell and Amy Dowden have proved that their friendship is a strong as ever, with Amy and her parents supporting her pal during Saturday's Strictly semi-final. Sharing a sweet photo to Instagram, Dianne revealed that Amy and her parents, Gillian and Richard, had been sat in the audience on Saturday night, while Dianne took to the dancefloor with her celeb partner Bobby Brazier.

Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden has shared a new update amid her cancer battle as she declared: "The journey is not over". The 33 year old professional dancer has bravely been battling stage three breast cancer over the past year, and she's shared many emotional updates to Instagram, documenting her journey. On Wednesday, 13 December, Amy appeared on ITV's Lorraine, where she revealed that since ringing the bell that signified the end of her chemotherapy, she's had further health issues.

Amy Dowden shared her praise and thanks to her Strictly Come Dancing co-star who was able to help her as she made a return to the ballroom just days after her latest hospital scare. The dancer was left gutted last week when she shared how she'd suffered a fresh setback with her health.

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 Amy Dowden has revealed that she was rushed to hospital with a new health blow, just weeks after she finished chemo.The 33 year old was diagnosed with breast cancer earlier this year and has been sharing her journey with her followers online. Just three weeks after she finished her eighth and final round of chemotherapy, she said she was diagnosed with a blood clot on her lung. Speaking to her followers in an Instagram video, Amy said: “Unfortunately I've had another nightmare this week.

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 professional Amy Dowden has said she does get “angry” and it will “take a while to accept” her cancer diagnosis at such a young age while also managing a chronic illness.

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.

Strictly Come Dancing's Amy Dowden has opened up about her battle with cancer, admitting she feels "angry" and doesn't want "looks of sympathy". The 33 year old professional dancer, who also lives with Crohn's Disease, was diagnosed with breast cancer earlier this year and had to undergo a mastectomy and chemotherapy. Amy shared her journey with fans on social media, saying: "I never asked [for] this to happen to me.

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).

Strictly Come Dancing professional Amy Dowden wore a sparkling orthopaedic boot on Saturday night as she attended the BBC show's Blackpool special.The professional dancer was in a wheelchair after breaking her foot, just days after finishing her chemotherapy amid her brave battle with breast cancer. However, her latest health blow didn’t seem to have dampened Amy's spirits, as she had a huge smile on her face as she arrived at Blackpool Winter Gardens.The 33 year old looked stunning as she wore a black jacket with black trousers and a glitzy pink top underneath.

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".

Television chef Gordon Ramsay and his wife Tana Ramsay have welcomed their sixth child. The 57-year-old Scots star took to social media on Saturday evening to announce the latest addition to their large brood in a sweet Instagram post.

Shirley Ballas stepped out in a stunning sequin frock after detailing a "difficult moment" she and her family faced in a candid interview. The Strictly Come Dancing judge, 63, was attending the first day of Good Housekeeping Live and looked stunning in a sequin mini dress which showcased her toned legs. She wore her brunette locks in a curled style and added a pair of black heels to the look, keeping her makeup minimal and glowing.

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.