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Amy Dowden

The latest news, features and stories on Welsh dancer and Strictly Come Dancing professional Amy Dowden, who has appeared on the BBC show since 2017. Amy is also known for sharing her journey with breast cancer in the 2024 documentary Strictly Amy: Cancer and Me.

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Strictly star Amy Dowden announces second mastectomy after breast cancer recovery

Channel: TV TV 17 hours ago By Kitty Chrisp
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Strictly's Thomas Skinner shares update on twins after they were rushed to hospital

Channel: TV TV October 10, 2025 By Milo Pope
Thomas Skinner hugsAmy Dowden after Skinner became the first celebrity to be voted of this year's BBC1's Strictly Come Dancing.

Thomas Skinner's inevitable exit from Strictly is a warning to all future contestants

Channel: TV TV October 13, 2025 By Robert Oliver
Play Video Thomas Skinner hugsAmy Dowden after Skinner became the first celebrity to be voted of this year's BBC1's Strictly Come Dancing.

Strictly star Thomas Skinner apologises to Amy Dowden after being booted out

Channel: TV TV October 6, 2025 By Milo Pope
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Thomas Skinner receives crushing blow after 'traumatising' Strictly performance

Channel: TV TV October 5, 2025 By Milo Pope
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Thomas Skinner insists he 'made right decision to do Strictly' despite scandals

Channel: TV TV September 27, 2025 By Tom Percival
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How much do Strictly contestants get paid? Celebs, dancers and judges pay revealed

Channel: TV TV September 27, 2025 By Ruth Lawes
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Strictly fans demand 'justice' as Thomas Skinner's pro partner revealed

Channel: TV TV September 21, 2025 By Emily Bashforth
Editorial use only Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock (14465735m) Amy Dowden 'Lorraine' TV show, London, UK - 07 May 2024

Strictly's Amy Dowden recalls 'spiralling' after finding cancerous lump two years ago

Channel: TV TV April 12, 2025 By Meghna Amin
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Strictly legend is making shock return after pro line-up is confirmed

Channel: TV TV April 11, 2025 By Alistair McGeorge
Play Video For use in UK, Ireland or Benelux countries only BBC handout photo of Dianne Buswell and Chris McCausland, during their appearance on the live show of Saturday's Strictly Come Dancing show on BBC1. Comedian Chris McCausland has become the first blind winner of Strictly Come Dancing. The BBC One dancing show saw McCausland and partner Dianne Buswell lift the glitterball trophy on Saturday following a public vote as the series celebrated 20 years on screen this year. Picture date: Saturday December 14, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story SHOWBIZ Strictly. Photo credit should read: Guy Levy/BBC/PA Wire NOTE TO EDITORS: Not for use more than 21 days after issue. You may use this picture without charge only for the purpose of publicising or reporting on current BBC programming, personnel or other BBC output or activity within 21 days of issue. Any use after that time MUST be cleared through BBC Picture Publicity. Please credit the image to the BBC and any named photographer or independent programme maker, as described in the caption.

Strictly Come Dancing breaks another record with Chris McCausland's historic win

Channel: TV TV December 15, 2024 By Josie Copson
EMBARGOED TO 2030 SATURDAY DECEMBER 14 For use in UK, Ireland or Benelux countries only BBC handout photo of Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell, during the dress rehearsal for Saturday's Strictly Come Dancing show on BBC1. Picture date: Saturday December 14, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story SHOWBIZ Strictly. Photo credit should read: Guy Levy/BBC/PA Wire NOTE TO EDITORS: Not for use more than 21 days after issue. You may use this picture without charge only for the purpose of publicising or reporting on current BBC programming, personnel or other BBC output or activity within 21 days of issue. Any use after that time MUST be cleared through BBC Picture Publicity. Please credit the image to the BBC and any named photographer or independent programme maker, as described in the caption.

How much do the Strictly professionals get paid? Judges, celebs and dancers pay revealed

Channel: TV TV September 27, 2025 By Ruth Lawes
Editorial use only Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ken McKay/ITV/Shutterstock (14878734f) Amy Dowden 'Lorraine' TV show, London, UK - 07 Nov 2024

Amy Dowden's huge announcement revealed after dropping out of Strictly

Channel: TV TV December 16, 2024 By Emily Bashforth
For use in UK, Ireland or Benelux countries only Undated BBC handout photo of BBC handout photo of JB Gill and Amy Dowden, during their appearance on the live show on Saturday for BBC1's Strictly Come Dancing. Issue date: Saturday September 21, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story SHOWBIZ Strictly. Photo credit should read: Guy Levy/BBC/PA Wire NOTE TO EDITORS: Not for use more than 21 days after issue. You may use this picture without charge only for the purpose of publicising or reporting on current BBC programming, personnel or other BBC output or activity within 21 days of issue. Any use after that time MUST be cleared through BBC Picture Publicity. Please credit the image to the BBC and any named photographer or independent programme maker, as described in the caption.

Amy Dowden teases special return for Strictly final after being forced to step down

Channel: TV TV December 12, 2024 By Meghna Amin

Strictly viewers tearful as Amy Dowden makes joyous return to show after exit

Channel: TV TV November 23, 2024 By Emily Bashforth
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Strictly's Lauren Oakley wants to 'carry the torch' for heartbroken Amy Dowden

Channel: TV TV November 7, 2024 By Josie Copson
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JB Gill 'heartbroken' by cruel ending of Strictly Come Dancing journey with Amy Dowden

Channel: TV TV November 6, 2024 By Emily Bashforth
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Amy Dowden sheds tears of pride as she returns to Strictly to support JB Gill

Channel: TV TV November 4, 2024 By Pierra Willix
Editorial use only Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock (14465735m) Amy Dowden 'Lorraine' TV show, London, UK - 07 May 2024

Here's why you shouldn't ask cancer survivors about 'the all clear'

Channel: Health Health October 31, 2024 By Leah Hardy
Amy Dowden leaning on JB Gill's shoulder on Strictly Come Dancing. Both look tense and sad.

Amy Dowden’s stand-in is Strictly Come Dancing’s best-kept secret

Channel: TV TV November 6, 2024 By Josie Copson