Strictly's Amy Dowden reveals co-star's secret signal to her on show amid cancer battle

Strictly Come Dancing professional Amy Dowden delighted fans during Saturday’s live show as she took a break from her gruelling cancer treatment to step into the studio and cheer her on her co-stars. Dressed in a stunning pink dress and sporting her stylish wig, Amy, 33, looked phenomenal as she smiled from ear to ear while engaging with banter backstage with her Strictly pals.Taking to social media, viewers at home shared their joy at seeing her again, with one writing: "It’s so lovely to see you where you belong on a Saturday night. Keep going girl.

Amy Dowden has left fans teary-eyed after sharing a photo of the sweet 'get well soon' card her former celeb dance partner Tom Fletcher's son made for her. Nine-year-old Buzz, the son of the Mcfly star and Giovanna Fletcher, created an adorable homemade card to give to the dancer as she continues her battle with stage three breast cancer.

Amy Dowden has shared her heartbreak at having to watch Strictly Come Dancing from the sidelines amid her breast cancer battle. The 33 year old was a professional dancer on the BBC series from 2017 to 2022, before she was diagnosed with grade three aggressive breast cancer, which she announced publicly in May 2023. On Friday, 20 October, Amy appeared on ITV's Loose Women, where she chatted openly to panelists Nadia Sawalha, Denise Welch, Judi Love and Jane Moore.

Strictly Come Dancing's Amy Dowden has said that being partnered with Tom Fletcher on the show and becoming friends with him may have saved her life.The ballroom dancer is currently in treatment for breast cancer and in an appearance on Friday's Loose Women, 20 October, she explained how she had discovered a lump in her breast thanks to Tom and his wife Giovanna. Amy, 33, danced with McFly star Tom in the 2021 series of Strictly and became good friends with the Fletchers, joining them on a fundraising trek for breast cancer charity CoppaFeel!, which Giovanna is an ambassador for.The dancer said: "I'd only recently started checking my breasts.

Jonnie Irwin has sparked concern among fans after revealing that he's suffering from a chest infection, amid his continued battle with terminal cancer. Sharing some photos to his Instagram page, the A Place In The Sun presenter, 49, discussed how he had and his sons had recently visited a relative's allotment to pick up some pumpkins. Captioning the sweet snaps, Jonnie wrote: "Probs should’ve stayed inside with my chest infection but would’ve got too much FOMO missing out on visiting uncle @maccaholmes allotment.

Australian Story, revealing that he’s been in remission for about a year now.“I know I’ve got it, but I’m not really interested in it,” said the actor, who was diagnosed with angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma, a rare form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. And while the illness has taken a toll on Neill, he admitted that he doesn’t waste any time learning about it and instead just leaves it to the experts.“It’s out of my control.

Strictly Come Dancing star Gorka Marquez has praised Amy Dowden as he declares she is a "warrior" amid her cancer battle.

Angela Scanlon has gone against the usual Strictly Come Dancing grain - and some fans have noticed. Now, the Irish TV presenter has opened up about her refusal to be doused in fake tan before appearing in the ballroom every Saturday night.

Movie Week is done and dusted and what a spectacle it was, but this weekend on Strictly Come Dancing, the 13 remaining couples will once again be vying to impress the judges with their routines and you - the voting public.

Jonnie Irwin has been seen beaming as he made his return to filming for a new TV show, as he said it’s “good to be back” amid his ongoing cancer battle.The Place In The Sun star, confirmed the sad news that his cancer had spread from his lung to his brain in November, after being diagnosed in 2020.Throughout his journey, the 49 year old has been keeping fans updated, showing the good times and the bad, but on Tuesday, 10 October, he shared the incredible news that he has been filming for the BBC’s Morning Live.Taking to his Instagram page, Jonnie told his followers: “So good to be back filming for @bbcmorninglive. “We’ve just shot two short films about renovating your home and what to look out for.

Jonnie Irwin has shared one of the sweet ways his wife helps him everyday, amid his battle with terminal cancer.The A Place in the Sun presenter, 49, shared a video on Instagram where he discussed his morning routine, and how this helps him stay healthy amid his continued cancer treatment. "Every morning I get up and my wife kindly blends me a veggie smoothie, which is normally broccoli, cauliflower, any greenery she finds in the fridge, and then maybe half an avocado, maybe a bit of banana, and a pineapple sometimes to make it sweeter. "And then I know that at least then I've had my ten a day, but I've also started the day well." He revealed that he then followed this with some turmeric.

Bets are already being placed left, right and centre in the celebrity arena as to who is most likely to walk away from the ongoing series of Strictly Come Dancing holding the glitterball trophy. And following a second shock elimination this weekend, the odds of a win are getting higher for the remaining contestants. Catching up with OK! this week, former Strictly star and The One Show frontwoman Alex Jones exclusively predicted who she thinks will bag the top spot this year, and plans to meet up with the potential winner soon to offer them some words of wisdom.

Strictly Come Dancing fans said they were 'screaming' as they thought Angela Scanlon had been replaced by another star. The Irish presenter was back in the ballroom on Saturday night (October 7) for the annual Movie Week extravaganza.

Brave Amy Dowden has broken her silence to say she "embraced the bald" after she appeared on Strictly Come Dancing without a wig amid her breast cancer battle.The professional dancer made a surprise return on Saturday night's live Movie Week show, 7 October, to read the voting terms and conditions. She's recently been seen wearing wigs, after shaving her head due to hair loss from chemotherapy treatment.

Amy Dowden revealed she received "tough love" about her desire to have children following her diagnosis of stage three breast cancer. The Strictly Come Dancing star, 33, has lifted the lid on the words of wisdom she received from her former dance teacher after she debated another round of chemotherapy during her breast cancer battle.

Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden has said losing her hair was one of the things she was dreading most about cancer treatment - but has told how her close friends in the cast have been helping her to cope. Amy, 33, was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer in May and had a mastectomy, but was then told she would need to have chemotherapy and found losing her hair one of the most difficult side effects to deal with.The Welsh dancer told The Mirror how she had cried every day over her hair falling out and had to ask husband Ben Jones to brush it so she wouldn't see how much was coming out, until eventually she decided to take control and shave it off.

James Jordan has offered his view on Strictly Come Dancing's fix row, warning celebrities who want to give the show a go that they won't stand a chance if they are not already trained dancers.The BBC One contest is only just heading into the third week of live shows, but is already facing a familiar controversy with critics complaining that some of the celebrity contestants have a huge advantage as they have had professional training in the past. Coming under fire this year are actor Layton Williams, who has starred in the West End and worked as a dancer, and TV presenter Angela Scanlon who used to perform with the O'Shea Irish Dance Company.

Joe McFadden claims he won’t be jealous if Strictly Come Dancing partner Katya Jones wins this year’s competition.

Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden has provided a brave update amid completing her fifth round of chemotherapy. The dancer has been candidly sharing her journey after being diagnosed with breast cancer earlier this year.

Strictly Come Dancing's Amy Dowden has provided a brave update as her fifth round of chemotherapy gets underway, amid her breast cancer battle.Taking to Instagram, Amy posted a mirror selfie as she held up the number five, confirming that she is about to face a fresh round of treatment.The 33 year old looked comfy as she wore a pink hoodie with black tracksuit bottoms. In the snap, Amy is pictured connected to a drip as she appeared to be remaining positive as she had a smile on her face.