Amy Dowden opens up about her health ahead of her Strictly return

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18 Aug 2026 • 11:40 PM MYT
The Independent
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Amy Dowden opens up about her health ahead of her Strictly return

  • Professional dancer Amy Dowden has declared she feels the “fittest, healthiest, and strongest” she has ever been ahead of her return to Strictly Come Dancing.
  • The 36-year-old Welsh dancer continues to attend hospital once a month for preventative treatment following a breast cancer diagnosis three years ago.
  • Dowden praised healthcare workers as true unsung heroes while discussing her medical routine shown on Channel 4's Celebrity Hunted alongside co-star Carlos Gu.
  • Gu revealed that Dowden's health struggles made her stronger mentally and physically, having previously stopped her from giving up dancing after treatment.
  • Both dancers are confirmed to return for the 2026 series of Strictly Come Dancing while remaining in the running on Celebrity Hunted.

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