'Strictly' Amy Dowden touches hearts with emotional health update

Strictly's Amy Dowden has shared a health update, revealing that she is undergoing a second mastectomy this week amid her breast cancer battle. 

The professional dancer, 35, who recently received an MBE from King Charles at Buckingham Palace, was diagnosed with the disease in May 2023.

She underwent extensive treatment, including a mastectomy, chemotherapy, fertility treatment and at one point, she almost died of sepsis. 

In a touching post on Instagram Monday, who was eliminated from Strictly first this year with Thomas Skinner-explained she is now set for a second mastectomy.

She penned: 'As you all know I have always been very open about my health and the care I receive. So I'd like to start by being clear what I am about to share is not treat a new cancer diagnosis.'

However following a recent appointment with my incredible medical team, we have decided that I will be having another mastectomy this week. They are confident that, all going well, I can expect a straight ward recovery.' 

Amy concluded: 'Once I have healed I look forward to rejoining my Strictly family. Of course, I am going to miss not being there so much but I will be watching from home and look forward to cheering everyone. Thank you always for all the support. Welsh love Amy xxx.'

Last month Amy opened up about the deep sadness she felt over 'letting down' fellow cancer sufferers after she and her celebrity partner, Apprentice star Thomas, became the first to be voted off this series.