Strictly's Amy Dowden opens up on cancer battle as she admits 'anger'

Amy Dowden has been told her absence from Strictly Come Dancing this year left a 'real void' as she was supported by her fans and co-stars following her much-welcomed return to the ballroom for the final.

Amy Dowden has not been able to perform on Strictly Come Dancing this year as she underwent treatment for cancer. However, she reunited with her fellow professional dancers for an incredible opening routine in the final.The 33 year old joined finalists Nikita Kuzmin, Vito Coppola and Dianne Buswell, who are set to perform tonight with their respective celeb partners, Layton Williams, Ellie Leach and Bobby Brazier for a chance at winning the iconic Strictly glitter ball trophy. But it was Amy who made the grandest entry of all, looking stunning in a black and white maxi dress with a tulle skirt, black belt and a statement bow on the arm.

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.

Annabel Croft has shared that she hopes her late husband Mel Coleman would be proud of her Strictly Come Dancing journey.The former tennis champ, 57, became the 10th celebrity eliminated from Strictly during Sunday night's results show, and on Monday evening she appeared on the companion show It Takes Two. Annabel and her dance partner Johannes Radebe joined host Fleur East for an interview, which also saw them watch their best bits and a VT in which they reflected on their time together. In one clip Annabel, whose husband of 36 years died just a few months ago, emotionally told Johannes: "You've actually brought a lot of joy into my life and helped to alleviate the pain." And opening up about Mel, she continued: "I just hope he's looking down and is proud." After it was announced that she would be departing the dance competition, just one week before the final, Annabel said: "It’s been the most life-changing and extraordinary experience of my life.

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.

Linda Nolan has admitted she 'cries her eyes out' when thinking about how this Christmas could be her last, which is her fear, amid her incurable cancer battle. The singer and TV star shared in March this year that her cancer had spread to her brain and she had been undergoing radiotherapy.

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.

Strictly Come Dancing star Angela Scanlon broke down as she discussed her devastating exit from the BBC One show over the weekend.The 39 year old faced Bad Education star Layton Williams, 29, in the dance-off after they both landed in the bottom following the judges scores and a public vote. Judges Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse and Anton Du Beke chose to save Layton and professional Nikita Kuzmin after they re-performed an American Smooth routine to It’s Oh So Quiet by Bjork.

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).

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 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.

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.

Coronation Street's Amy Barlow made a risky move on an episode earlier this week that could lead to her shocking departure from the ITV soap. The character has been through a lot recently, but her quest for justice led her to take a deadly step which could get her into big trouble. Earlier this year, Amy was involved in a distressing rape storyline where Aaron Sandford had non-consensual sex with her after she passed out.

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.