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The Strictly Come Dancing cast for 2025 pose for a photo on the dancefloor

Dowden and Skinner among Strictly pairings for 2025

The Apprentice star Thomas Skinner and Welsh dancer Amy Dowden are among the Strictly Come Dancing pairings that have been revealed in an action-packed launch show.

Television • 21 Sep

Amy Dowden reflects on life since cancer diagnosis

Strictly Come Dancing professional Amy Dowden has reflected on the changes she's experienced since finding a lump in her breast two years ago.

Television • 14 Apr

Amy Dowden will return for Strictly Come Dancing 2025

Amy Dowden's Strictly Come Dancing return confirmed

Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer Amy Dowden has been confirmed as returning for the show's 2025 series after being forced to pull out midway through last year's competition.

Television • 11 Apr

Amy Dowden: "I'm feeling so much stronger and fitter"

Strictly's Dowden has 'strength and confidence back'

Strictly Come Dancing professional Amy Dowden has said her strength, stamina and confidence is "back now" amid a new dance tour and following treatment for stage three breast cancer.

Television • 13 Mar

Amy Dowden: 'too dangerous now' to contemplate kids

Strictly dancer Amy Dowden has admitted that it would be "too dangerous now" to consider having children, after doctors found "no evidence" of cancer following tests last year.

Television • 10 Feb

Amy Dowden: "Hopefully in years to come we'll be lucky enough to become parents."

Amy Dowden 'would love a family' after cancer treatment

Strictly Come Dancing professional Amy Dowden has said she "would love a family" after she froze five of her embryos following her diagnosis with breast cancer in 2023.

Television • 03 Jan

(L-R) Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly will be in Blackpool at 6:45pm on Saturday on BBC One

Crunching the Strictly numbers ahead of Blackpool show

As the stars of Strictly Come Dancing prepare to perform at Blackpool Tower Ballroom once again for the show's 20th-anniversary series, here are some of the stats behind what makes a great performance at the iconic venue.

Television • 14 Nov 24

Amy Dowden marks one year since finishing chemotherapy

Strictly Come Dancing professional Amy Dowden has marked one year since finishing chemotherapy treatment in an emotional post to social media thanking "those around me who are there for the good, the bad and the ugly".

Television • 09 Nov 24

Strictly Come Dancing pro Amy Dowden speaks out

Strictly Come Dancing professional Amy Dowden has said the injury that caused her to pull out of the competition was "nothing to do with any previous health scares".

Television • 07 Nov 24

JB Gill says of Amy Dowden: "I have nothing but admiration for you. Your fight and determination are second to none."

Dowden praised for 'determination' by Strictly partner

JB Gill has praised his Strictly Come Dancing professional partner Amy Dowden for her "fight and determination" following her departure from the BBC competition early due to a foot injury.

Television • 06 Nov 24

Amy Dowden: "My heart is breaking right now. The past few months I finally felt like me again. Cancer was no longer the first thing I thought of when I woke up"

Strictly's Amy Dowden: 'My heart is breaking right now'

Strictly Come Dancing professional Amy Dowden has said her heart is "breaking" after having to pull out of the rest of the dance competition due to a foot injury.

Television • 04 Nov 24

Amy Dowden thanks fans for support on Strictly return

Strictly Come Dancing professional Amy Dowden has thanked those who have supported her since her return to the BBC One dance show.

Television • 23 Sep 24

Amy Dowden: Strictly live dance will be 'beautiful'

Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer Amy Dowden has said tonight's first live performance since her return to the show will be "beautiful for my family".

Television • 21 Sep 24

Amy Dowden: Cancer has forever changed me

Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden has said cancer has changed her forever, adding: "I know my own self-worth now."

Television • 28 Aug 24

What's on? Top 10 TV and streaming tips for Monday

Stolen looks at the historical treatment of unmarried pregnant women in Ireland, Amy Dowden's the focus of Strictly Amy: Cancer and Me, more Sherwood and a screening of Titanic: The Musical . . .

Television • 25 Aug 24

Amy Dowden returns to Strictly after cancer battle

There's some good news from the Strictly Come Dancing camp as Amy Dowden has begun her first day of rehearsals for the show following her battle with cancer.

Television • 22 Jul 24

Shirley Ballas - "Check your body, check your breasts. It might save your life"

Shirley Ballas urges cancer tests as she awaits results

Shirley Ballas has said undergoing biopsy tests to check for breast cancer has been "terrifying" as she urged others not to miss their health check-ups.

Television • 28 Apr 24

Dowden spoke publicly throughout her cancer treatment

Amy Dowden has 'fingers crossed' for Strictly return

Amy Dowden has said she is "working hard" to get her body ready for a return to Strictly Come Dancing following her battle with breast cancer.

Television • 16 Apr 24

The professional dancer said that she is "so grateful for another chance at life"

Strictly's Amy Dowden issues positive cancer update

Amy Dowden said she is looking forward to "all the celebrations" she missed out while being treated for cancer, as she revealed that "no evidence of disease" was found during her latest health check.

Entertainment Headlines • 24 Feb 24

Amy Dowden says she felt 'bitter' and 'jealous' on New Year's Eve

Amy Dowden says she felt 'jealous' on New Year's Eve

Amy Dowden has said she felt "jealous" when she saw people sharing their highlights of 2023 after she battled through a year with a mastectomy, chemotherapy and fertility treatment.

Television • 03 Jan 24

Amy Dowden feels 'robbed of the year I had planned'

Strictly Come Dancing professional Amy Dowden has said she feels "robbed" of 2023 following her cancer diagnosis.

Television • 31 Dec 23

Amy Dowden: "To have that adrenaline rush from performing in front of an audience, to be back with the gang made me feel like Amy again"

Amy Dowden says she felt like herself again on Strictly

Amy Dowden has said she felt like herself for the first time since her cancer diagnosis when she was reunited with her fellow Strictly Come Dancing professionals to perform during the live final.

Television • 18 Dec 23

Amy Dowden 'dealt a difficult one' with diagnosis

Strictly Come Dancing professional Amy Dowden has admitted that she gets "angry" and it will "take a while to accept" her cancer diagnosis at such a young age - while also managing a chronic illness.

Television • 28 Nov 23

Amy Dowden celebrated completing her chemotherapy last week

Strictly's Amy Dowden breaks foot after chemotherapy

Amy Dowden has revealed she has fractured her foot, meaning she will not be able to make an appearance on the Strictly Come Dancing dancefloor this year.

Television • 16 Nov 23

Amy Dowden signals her final round of chemotherapy

Strictly's Amy Dowden has rung a chemotherapy bell signalling her last round of treatment for stage three breast cancer.

Television • 09 Nov 23