Amy Dowden discusses her cancer treatment
Strictly Come Dancing is set to honour professional dancer Amy Dowden as she makes her highly anticipated return to the ballroom for the show's 20th anniversary.
In recognition of her remarkable comeback, a special group dance featuring all of the professional dancers will be highlighted in the launch show this autumn.
The dazzling Quickstep routine will spotlight Amy as she mesmerises the audience alongside her fellow professional dancers. The empowering routine, filled with glamour, is the ideal way to welcome Amy back for the 22nd series of Strictly Come Dancing, following her breast cancer diagnosis in May 2023.
Amy's husband and family were present in the audience at Elstree Studios. The routine was choreographed by Jason Gilkison and danced to a medley of Training Season by Dua Lipa, Busy Earnin' and Keep Moving both by Jungle, and Candle Flame by Jungle and Eric the Architect, performed by the fantastic Dave Arch and his band.
"It feels like it's my first year again. I'm buzzing to see the whole team, for costumes, for dance routines, to meet the celebrities, the judges. Everyone's laughing at me because I am just smiling constantly. I'd like to dedicate this dance to my pink sisters who have supported me through the past year and to all those currently facing cancer."
Sarah James, Executive Producer, warmly welcomed Amy back: "We are all so incredibly happy that Amy is back in the Strictly Ballroom. She will bring her sparkle, passion for dance, creative choreography and Welsh charm.
"Welcome back Amy, let's make it the best year yet! ".
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While Jason Gilkison, Creative Director and choreographer of the Quickstep number, praised her work ethic: "It was an absolute pleasure to choregraph this very special, empowering and strong routine celebrating Amy's return.
She and all of the Professional Dancers are a complete joy to work with, the best at their craft, and we are lucky to be able to share their skills with the nation, particularly with this celebratory dance."
The multi-award-winning entertainment show, Strictly Come Dancing, produced by BBC Studios, is set to return to BBC One and BBC iPlayer for its new series this Autumn.
As the show marks two decades of spectacular dance, the upcoming series promises to be extra special with an added dose of glitz, glamour and unforgettable performances.
Strictly Come Dancing returns on September 14 on BBC One
