Strictly’s Alex Kingston reveals cancer symptoms she ignored

Health & Fitness
4 Mar 2026 • 5:58 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Actor Alex Kingston has revealed her uterine cancer diagnosis, which she shared last year while appearing on Strictly Come Dancing.
  • Kingston initially dismissed symptoms like bloating and weight gain, attributing them to ageing, and only sought medical attention after experiencing haemorrhaging on stage.
  • She underwent a hysterectomy and radiation therapy, expressing shock at the diagnosis as she “never, ever went down the cancer road.”
  • Despite initially keeping her diagnosis private, Kingston decided to speak out to encourage others to recognise unusual bodily changes and seek medical advice promptly.
  • She also addressed a “mean-spirited” comment from Strictly judge Craig Revel Horwood, who described her Halloween performance as a “midlife crisis” stating she believes people should live life fully regardless of age.

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