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Wales Online
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Strictly's Amy Dowden sends message to Jessie J after breast cancer news as she gives stark warning
Strictly's Amy Dowden sends message to Jessie J after breast cancer news as she gives stark warning The professional dancer wrote she was "sending all the love and strength" to Jessie J Amy Dowden has consistently spoken openly about her journey through cancer treatment two years after diagnosis (Image: Ian Vogler / Daily Mirror ) Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden has sent a heartfelt message to Jessie J, after the singer confirmed she had been diagnosed with breast cancer. On Wednesday, June 4, the Price Tag and Domino singer explained she had been diagnosed with "early breast cancer" and will be undergoing surgery later this month. The former The Voice UK judge, 37, said in an Instagram post that she had spent some time "in and out of tests" before being diagnosed with the disease, which you can read more here. In response, Welsh professional dancer took to her Instagram story to implore others to "check yourselves". While sharing the video of the singer explaining her diagnosis on her Instagram story, Amy Dowden wrote: "Sending all the love and strength! Please all this is a reminder to check yourselves! "You know your body better than anyone else! Jessie J the pink sister club is not a club anyone wants to be a part of but the community is so strong and supportive, there is so much love, help and support for you!" In 2023, the professional dancer was diagnosed with breast cancer, which led to her undergoing a mastectomy and intensive chemotherapy. While sharing the video of the singer explaining her diagnosis on her Instagram story, Amy Dowden wrote: "Sending all the love and strength! Please all this is a reminder to check yourselves!" (Image: Amy Dowden / Instagram ) Article continues below During her cancer journey, Amy decided to document her experience through the BBC documentary Strictly Amy: Cancer and Me, which focused on her battle for her health, a future family and a return to the dancefloor. Strictly Amy: Cancer and Me was described as a "powerfully honest" documentary. Recently, the documentary was nominated for the National TV Awards (NTA) in the 'Authored Documentary' category alongside Love Island star Molly Mae's documentary, Molly-Mae: Behind It All, Freddie Flintoff's documentary, Flintoff, which followed his recovery from a near-fatal car crash while filming Top Gear in 2022, Boyzone: No Matter What and Sir Chris Hoy: Finding Hope amongst other documentaries. The National TV Awards' winners are based on public vote, with the ceremony taking place in London this September. For the latest TV and showbiz gossip sign up to our newsletter . Recently, the dancer said it had been a "tough decision" to let a film crew document her "raw emotion". In February 2024, Amy received the uplifting news of 'no evidence of the disease'. Article continues below Since then, the ballroom dancer has been unwavering in her commitment to raising awareness of the disease, providing regular heartfelt updates to her followers.
Wales Online
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Strictly's Amy Dowden on 'tough decision' after cancer diagnosis
Strictly's Amy Dowden on 'tough decision' after cancer diagnosis The professional dancer from Caerphilly took to Instagram to express her feelings after her BBC documentary, Strictly Amy: Cancer and Me, was nominated for the National TV Awards (NTA) Amy Dowden's "poignant" and "honest" documentary Strictly Amy: Cancer and Me has been nominated for an NTA (Image: PA ) Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden has reflected on her decision to let a filming team follow her journey following cancer diagnosis. The professional dancer from Caerphilly took to Instagram to express her feelings after her BBC documentary, Strictly Amy: Cancer and Me, was nominated for the National TV Awards (NTA). On her Instagram story, the dancing star said it had been a "tough decision" to let a film crew document her "raw emotion". On her social media platform, she wrote: "I still cannot believe my BBC documentary Strictly Amy: cancer and me has made the long list of [NTA] nominations. "It was a tough decision letting the cameras in and filming the raw emotion of what it is like to be dealt with a cancer diagnosis. Following me every step of the way. "But, even through all the challenges I find myself feeling extremely proud. "Daily I get messages off those who are now checking themselves, or having built the courage to go to the GP. "This was the goal from day one, to spread awareness and get as many people checking as possible because early detection can save lives." Article continues below Strictly Amy: Cancer and Me has been nominated in the 'Authored Documentary' category alongside Love Island star Molly Mae's documentary, Molly-Mae: Behind It All, Freddie Flintoff's documentary, Flintoff, which followed his recovery from a near-fatal car crash while filming Top Gear in 2022, Boyzone: No Matter What and Sir Chris Hoy: Finding Hope amongst other documentaries. The National TV Awards' winners are based on public vote, with the ceremony taking place in London this September. For the latest TV and showbiz gossip sign up to our newsletter . Content cannot be displayed without consent The dancer then noted that voting for the National TV Awards would be closing on Friday, May 30. She said: "Voting closes on Friday, I am truly grateful for all the support I've received". In 2023, the Strictly star was diagnosed with breast cancer, which led to her undergoing a mastectomy and intensive chemotherapy. During her cancer journey, the professional dancer decided to document her experience, which focused on her battle for her health, a future family and a return to the dancefloor. Strictly Amy: Cancer and Me was described as a "powerfully honest" documentary. In February 2024, Amy received the uplifting news of 'no evidence of the disease'. Article continues below Since then, the ballroom dancer has been unwavering in her commitment to raising awareness of the disease, providing regular heartfelt updates to her followers. Recently, the star was presented with the sweet pea in a special event at the Royal Chelsea Flower Show, before heading over to Dubai for a much-needed holiday in Dubai with her husband Ben Jones.
Wales Online
21-05-2025
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- Wales Online
Strictly's Amy Dowden says it 'was tough' as she shares huge career news
Strictly's Amy Dowden says it 'was tough' as she shares huge career news The professional dancer shared the news that her documentary had been shortlisted for a prestigious British television awards ceremony Amy Dowden documented her gruelling cancer battle for a BBC documentary (Image: Karwai Tang, WireImagevia Getty Images ) Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden has shared her response to the news her documentary, Strictly Amy: Cancer and Me, has been nominated for the National TV Awards (NTA). The professional dancer from Caerphilly took to Instagram to express her delight that the BBC documentary had been shortlisted for the prestigious British television awards ceremony. On her Instagram story, she wrote: "I've just heard the news! Oh wow! This documentary was a tough make, showing the truth and honest of living through a cancer diagnosis. Hoping to raise awareness and save lives". Strictly Amy: Cancer and Me has been nominated in the 'Authored Documentary' category alongside Love Island star Molly Mae's documentary, Molly-Mae: Behind It All, Freddie Flintoff's documentary, Flintoff, which followed his recovery from a near-fatal car crash while filming Top Gear in 2022, Boyzone: No Matter What and Sir Chris Hoy: Finding Hope amongst other documentaries. The National TV Awards' winners are based on public vote, with the ceremony taking place in London this September. In a separate post on her Instagram story, Amy wrote: "Voting has opened and it would honestly mean everything to me and the entire team". In 2023, the Strictly star was diagnosed with breast cancer, which led to her undergoing a mastectomy and intensive chemotherapy. Article continues below During her cancer journey, the professional dancer decided to document her experience, which focused on her battle for her health, a future family and a return to the dancefloor. Strictly Amy: Cancer and Me was described as a "powerfully honest" documentary. In February 2024, Amy received the uplifting news of 'no evidence of the disease'. Since then, the ballroom dancer has been unwavering in her commitment to raising awareness of the disease, providing regular heartfelt updates to her followers. The professional dancer from Caerphilly took to Instagram to express her delight that the BBC documentary had been shortlisted for the prestigious British television awards ceremony (Image: Amy Dowden / Instagram ) Recently, the star was presented with the sweet pea in a special event at the Royal Chelsea Flower Show. English Sweet Peas officially launched their newest variety - Sweet Pea Amy Dowden, with 10% of every packet of 'Amy Dowden' donated to the dancer's two chosen charities - CoppaFeel!, which is a breast cancer awareness charity, and Crohn's & Colitis UK, which is a UK based charity dedicated to Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis and other forms of inflammatory bowel disease. You can read more about this here. The nomination comes after a busy few months for the star. At the beginning of the year, she completed her UK tour, Reborn, with close friend and fellow professional dancer Carlos Gu, and not long after, it was confirmed that she would be returning to the dancefloor for BBC's Strictly Come Dancing upcoming series later this year. Article continues below The dancer returned to the series last year following her health battle and was paired up with JLS' JB Gill, but had to pull out from the competition when she suffered a foot injury and was replaced by fellow professional dancer Lauren Oakley.
Daily Mirror
30-04-2025
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- Daily Mirror
Strictly star Amy Dowden gobsmacked after receiving letter from the King and Queen
Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden admitted she was in shock after receiving a letter from King Charles and Queen Camilla inviting her to Buckingham Palace today. The much-loved professional dancer, 34, who is recovering from breast cancer, is on her way to London following her admirable campaigning to raise awareness about the disease. Sharing a snap of her special invite while on the train today, Amy tagged the post with a number of shocked, heart and tearful emojis as she winged her way to the palace. The invitation, which was personally addressed to the Welsh wonder, read: "The Master of the Household is commanded by their Majesties to invite Ms Amy Dowden to a Reception to be given recognition of Community-Based Cancer support at Buckingham Palace by the King on Wednesday 30th April, 2025 at 6pm." The decorated dancer was diagnosed with grade three aggressive breast cancer in May 2023. Amy had been on her honeymoon with husband, Ben Jones, when she discovered a lump in her breast. However, she remained positive despite her heartbreaking diagnosis and numerous setbacks and regularly updated her followers, telling fellow cancer sufferers she was 'there with them'. Both Amy's first and second cycles of chemotherapy resulted in emergency hospital stays and life-threatening complications, including sepsis and blood clots. She later underwent a mastectomy and has since completed her chemotherapy treatments but was unable to compete in the 2023 series of Strictly. In July 2023, she received a second diagnosis for "another type of cancer", and began chemotherapy in August. In February last year, the Strictly star revealed her latest health check showed "no evidence of disease", describing the news from doctors as "words I dreamed of" and her "biggest accomplishment yet". Much to fans' delight Amy, whose BBC documentary, Strictly Amy: Cancer and Me, gave an honest portrayal of the reality of living with breast cancer, returned to Strictly last year with JLS star, JB Gill, but heartbreakingly had to pull out of the show after suffering a foot injury. Following the announcement, she said in an Instagram post: "The past few months I finally felt like me again. Cancer was no longer the first thing I thought of when I woke up. It was choreography, music choices, which dances in which order, what we needed to work on. I felt free again. "My goal since hearing those words, 'You have cancer' was to get back on the Strictly dancefloor. It's been such a challenge to get back, one I devoted 2024 to which, with my incredible team, we got there. Something I wanted to do for myself and loved ones." Amy has also been made an MBE for her services to Crohn's disease 'on behalf' of those who live with the incurable inflammatory bowel disease. While the dancer is known for her positive vibes and dazzling dance moves while competing on the dance floor, it has been her admirable openness about her health struggles that has brought her even closer to viewers at home. As an advocate and ambassador for the charity Crohn's & Colitis UK, she was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the King's Birthday Honours for her services to fundraising and raising awareness of the disease.
