Amy Dowden looked in good spirits after attending rehearsals for the Strictly Come Dancing final.
The 33-year-old professional dancer left this year’s series as she underwent chemotherapy after being diagnosed with breast cancer.
However, her fellow professional dancers supported her every step of the way and made sure she didn’t miss Friday’s dress rehearsals.
The dancer wore a black jumper with a matching skirt and white shirt as she left Elstree Studios.
She was joined by dancer Karen Hauer, who wore a dark green coat over a gray sweater and leggings.
Amy Dowden looked in good spirits after attending rehearsals for the Strictly Come Dancing final
The 33-year-old professional dancer pulled out of this year’s series after undergoing chemotherapy after being diagnosed with breast cancer
Dianne Buswell opted for a khaki shirt and shorts, along with a pair of hoop earrings.
Eliminated contestant Jody Cundy cut a casual figure in a black bomber jacket, which he paired with a gray hoodie and slim-fit jeans.
Appearing on This Morning with Giovanna Fletcher on Wednesday, Amy credited the BBC show with saving her life, but said her diagnosis had taken away what she “loved most”.
In 2021, Amy became romantically involved with Giovanna’s husband, McFly frontman Tom Fletcher, who became close friends with his wife.
Giovanna happened to organize a walk to Wales for the charity CoppaFeel! when someone backed out at the last minute – and invited Amy to join them.
Amy admitted that the trip opened her eyes to the importance of regularly checking her breasts for changes.
She said: “It was a great group and one woman said she was running because she lost her friend in her early 20s and I thought, wait a minute, here I am trying to raise awareness and I’m not in control.
“I literally saved my life by joining the Fletchers. I got to know my own breast and knew something was wrong.
She was joined by dancer Karen Hauer, who wore a dark green coat over a gray sweater and leggings.
Dianne Buswell opted for a khaki shirt and shorts, along with a pair of hoop earrings
Eliminated contestant Jody Cundy cut a casual figure in a black bomber jacket, which he paired with a gray hoodie and slim jeans
Neil Jones and Kai Widdrington looked fine as they left rehearsals
Karen was accompanied by professional dancer Gorka Marquez, who worked with Nikita Kanda
Gorka wore a black quilted jacket and khaki pants
Nikita Kanda wore a black coat over matching leggings
Les Dennis wore a black bomber jacket and matching cargo pants
“I’m still on my honeymoon. I got it the day before my honeymoon and didn’t tell my husband.”
Amy and Giovanna are now planning another charity trip next year, which Amy says will be 24/7.
She completed her chemotherapy in November, but said her cancer journey is far from over.
Chemotherapy caused neuropathy, which caused her to temporarily lose feeling in her hands and feet, causing her to land on her foot at an odd angle and fracture her metatarsal.
She continued: “I take each day as it comes. I thought as soon as I rang the bell everything would be fine, but that wasn’t the case, I find it much more difficult mentally now. The journey is not over yet.
“What I love the most has been taken away from me and I find it so cruel.”
Source: Daily Mail
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