BBC Strictly's Amy Dowden's joy as she enters final week of chemo amid cancer battle

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 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.

Jonnie Irwin has shared an update on his health, amid his continued battle with terminal lung cancer.The A Place in the Sun star, 49, shared a photo of himself in hospital as he revealed that he currently suffering with jaundice. Captioning the snap, he wrote: "Back in hospital - been in since Friday with Jaundice.

Angela Rippon has praised the backstage heroes' as her place on Strictly Come Dancing came under fire. The veteran broadcaster impressed the judges on Saturday night (November 11) during her latest stint in the ballroom with her professional dance partner Kai Widdrington.

James Martin's reported "replacement" on ITV is set to be Jimmy Doherty, as the TV chef is said to be joining the channel for a brand new on-location cookery series in the new year.The news, which comes following popular 51 year old star James' decision to "take a break" as he continues to deal with his cancer treatment in private, will mean a big shake-up for ITV.The channel kept James Martin's Saturday Morning programme as a staple for years, but with the TV chef's health taking centre-stage, they have rejigged their schedule. Jimmy's new programme will see the star jetting off around Florida to sample and cook various different local dishes.The five-episode series is said to be launching in February 2024, according to The Sun. The show was unveiled at Visit Florida's World Travel Market dinner at a swanky location in London earlier this week.

Strictly Come Dancing stars have praised “hero” Amy Dowden for finishing her eighth and final round of chemotherapy.

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 Amy Dowden has shared a health update with worried fans as she had her eighth and final chemotherapy treatment.

Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden revealed she “cried all morning” as she reached a significant milestone in her journey fighting breast cancer.The 33 year old announced in June that she had undergone a mastectomy after discovering she had stage three breast cancer, and has been keeping her followers updated on her journey ever since. In her latest update, Amy put on a huge smile as she was snapped standing outside the hospital holding up eight fingers, letting her followers know that it was her “last chemo”.The professional dancer wrote in the caption: “It’s chemo number 8! The last one! We are finally here.” Amy continued: “I’ve cried all morning! Right an afternoon of chemo and then I’m so lucky and grateful to be able to ring that bell! Will never take it for granted! Thank you to the incredible Sheldon Unit! You are all amazing #nhs, all #trueheroes.

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.

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.

Hannah Hawkins, a producer on ITV daytime show Lorraine, has passed away following a battle with terminal breast cancer, her husband has announced. Hannah had welcomed her baby son just two months ago, and had been diagnosed with breast cancer for the second time while pregnant.

Strictly Come Dancing star Adam Thomas gushed over his wife Caroline as he announced he would be taking the dance floor to their wedding song ahead of tonight’s show. Last week Adam, 35, and his professional dance partner Luba Mushtuk found themselves in the bottom two, however were saved by the judges, sending Love Island star Zara Mcdermott and her partner Graziano Di Prima home.

Amy Dowden has said undergoing treatment for breast cancer has resulted in the “toughest year” of her life.

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.

Prince William has said we all need to “learn from and be inspired by” Dame Deborah James in a pre-recorded clip shown during a special Stand Up To Cancer live show on Channel 4. TV stars Davina McCall, Adam Hills, Joe Lycett and Munya Chawawa hosted a 90-minute takeover at The Francis Crick Institute to celebrate 10 years of the appeal for Cancer Research UK on Friday 3 November. During the broadcast, the Prince of Wales appeared in a clip to praise Dame Deborah who died in June 2022 at the age of 40 after suffering from bowel cancer.

Strictly Come Dancing sweetheart Amy Dowden has emotionally revealed how undergoing treatment for breast cancer has resulted in the “toughest year” of her life. The pro dancer, 33, appeared on the Stand Up To Cancer live show at the Francis Crick Institute to celebrate a decade of the appeal for Cancer Research UK.

It’s hard to imagine that it’s already been 16 months since the world sadly lost the late, great Dame Deborah James, but tonight the iconic cancer campaigner and broadcaster will once again be remembered as part of a special TV show Stand up To Cancer: The Takeover on Channel 4. Kicking off at 7pm, a whole host of famous faces will be drawing attention to the plight of cancer sufferers around the country amidst a mixture of light hearted entertainment from some of our favourite stars including: Davina McCall, Adam Hills, Joe Lycett and Munya Chawawa.