Amy Dowden celebrates cancer update she ‘never thought she’d hear’
The IndependentFor free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden is celebrating having “no evidence of disease” after being diagnosed with stage three breast cancer in May 2023. Words I never thought I’d hear at one point.” She went on to thank her husband, Ben Jones, her family and friends for their support.“I will still need a monthly injection for 5 years and regular check ups,” she explained. Before the new year, Dowden said she felt “robbed” of 2023 following her cancer diagnosis and said she was looking forward to being “fit and healthy” in 2024. During last year’s final in December, Dowden stunned fans when she performed in the opening number of the night, where viewers later saw Coronation Street star Ellie Leach and her professional partner Vito Coppola crowned the Strictly champions for 2023.