Amy Dowden is recovering well after her exit from Strictly Come Dancing due to injury, and she’s eager to return to the dance floor
Cardiff: So, Amy Dowden had to pull out of Strictly Come Dancing this year, and she was really upset about it. She got a stress fracture in her shin, which is just awful.
But the good news is she’s on the mend! At 34, she’s back on her feet and working with her physios. She’s even planning to join the Strictly arena tour and has her own Reborn tour coming up with Carlos Gu.
It’s been a tough journey for her. Just over eight weeks ago, she had to step back from the show, and it broke her heart. She thought she could have made it to the finals with JB Gill, who’s a JLS singer.
Amy had missed the 2023 competition because of her cancer diagnosis, and she said that dancing on Strictly was her goal during her treatment. It kept her motivated through some really hard times.
In an interview, she shared how devastated she felt when she had to withdraw. But she also praised Lauren Oakley, who stepped in for her. JB and Lauren ended up as runners-up, which is pretty impressive!
It was especially tough for Amy because she wasn’t sure if she’d ever dance again while going through cancer treatment. She really wanted to keep going, but the Strictly physios had her best interests at heart.
Now, she’s hopeful about competing in the next series of Strictly Come Dancing. She wants to feel like her old self again, and dance is definitely her happy place.
Amy’s been hitting the gym, working with her physio team, and taking dance lessons. She’s feeling stronger and ready to get back into it.
She joked about her bad luck, saying if something’s going to go wrong, it usually happens to her. But she’s staying positive!
Before the final last month, JB gave a shout-out to Amy, saying she’s been a huge support for him. Even when she wasn’t dancing, she was cheering him on and checking in. That’s what friends are for!
