‘Once I’ve healed, I’ll be back…’: Strictly star forced to pull out of the show for emergency surgery — the beloved dancer reveals she’ll miss her ‘Strictly family’ as she faces another mastectomy but vows to return stronger than ever… - suong
A STRICTLY Come Dancing professional has been forced to pull out of the current BBC series for emergency surgery.
The much-loved BBC One star, who has been candid in addressing her health issues, told how she would re-join her “Strictly family” as soon as she had “healed”.
Amy Dowden, 35, took to her Instagram account to reveal she’s been advised by medics to undergo another mastectomy.
It comes after the Welsh lass was first diagnosed with stage three breast cancer in May 2023, and underwent an initial mastectomy.
Then just a couple of months later she was told she had another type of cancer, which was found elsewhere in the body.
In August 2024, her return to Strictly was thrown into chaos when doctors raised concerns about abnormalities in her breast following a check-up, yet she was thankfully given the all clear.
Now Amy, who was partnered with Thomas Skinner this series, has insisted she does not have a new cancer diagnosis but is undergoing further treatment.
She wrote in her emotional caption, which accompanied a video showing her on the sofa with her dog: “Hey everyone,
“As you all know I’ve 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 to treat a new cancer diagnosis.
“However following a recent appointment with my incredible medical team, we’ve decided that I’ll be having another mastectomy this week.
“They’re confident that, all going well, I can expect a straightforward recovery.
“Once I have healed I look forward to rejoining my Strictly family.“Of course I’m going to miss not being there so much but I will be watching from home and look forward to cheering everyone on.
“Thank you always for all the support. Welsh love Amy xxx”
It remains to be seen whether she will return for the Strictly final in December.
The dancer was sadly first to be eliminated with her Apprentice star partner earlier in the series.
HUGE SUPPORT
Amy, who also received chemotherapy during her cancer treatment, is now in remission.
Her co-stars and loyal fans were quick to wish her well after today’s unexpected update.
Strictly pro Karen Hauer wrote in the comments section: “Sending all the love.”
Former Strictly winning pro Jowita Przystal added: “Sending lots of love.”
Dianne Buswell then put: “We love you Amy.”
One fan added: “Oh Amy I’m so sorry you’re having to go through this. Wishing you all the best with the surgery and your recovery. LOTS OF LOVE X”
Another put: “Sending love and positivity xxxx”
RAW REVEAL
Previously, Amy charted her journey back from illness in an hour-long documentary called Strictly Amy: Cancer and Me.
In the film, it was clear that getting back to Strictly was Amy’s main focus.
Amy revealed: “When I had to tell Strictly, I was asking ‘Can I keep my job?’ because that was the scariest thing.
“To dance at the highest level, you have to be as fit as an athlete.”
Amy was also concerned about how Strictly’s wardrobe team might help her back into her show costumes following the rebuilding of one of her breasts.
At one point in the doc Amy told show co-star Dianne: “Everything has been so fast.
“Literally two weeks from surgery and we’re straight into that whirlwind of emotions, we’re into surgery and accepting a new boob.
“The anxiety I feel is that it’s all happened really quickly.
“I didn’t know what structure we can do with my breast. I didn’t look at my breast for two weeks.
“I had to do it with the nurse, and I was really scared, because what if you don’t like it?”
‘I don’t even know why it’s happening…’: Katie Price shows off her tiny waist and tattooed stomach after revealing her mystery weight loss — as the 46-year-old undergoes full-body ‘ultimate reset’ treatment amid growing concern from fans and family… - suong
KATIE Price has showcased her very slender waist and tattooed stomach after she confessed she “doesn’t know” the reason for her weight loss.
The former glamour model, 46, revealed her “snatched and defined” look as she headed for a beauty treatment in Greater Manchester.
It came after the mum of five concerned fans when she was rushed to hospital – claiming medics are baffled by her slimmed-down frame.
Now Katie, who sought further medical advice for her weight just last month, has undergone an “ultimate reset” with full-body lymphatic drainage treatment.
A series of images posted to Drain and Define’s Instagram page showed her lying on her back, with her bare tummy and array of body artwork exposed.
Her tanned, slender waist could clearly be seen as she stayed snug under two beige towels.
In their caption, the Bury-based business wrote: “Full body lymphatic drainage meets sculpting wood therapy.
“The ultimate reset for @katieprice — her stomach looked snatched and defined, and the post-treatment zen was unreal.
“Pure transformation inside and out.”
Lymphatic drainage has been dubbed the “celeb weight loss massage” with the likes of Hailey Bieber, Dua Lipa and Kylie Jenner all self-confessed fans.
It was initially designed to relieve inflammation related to lymphoedema – a condition that causes swelling in the body’s tissues, sometimes as a result of cancer treatment, infection, injury or long periods of immobility.
But in 2025, lymphatic drainage is now touted as a way to reduce stress, appear slimmer and get glowing skin.
It is a non invasive treatment and a lot like a gentle therapeutic massage, used to alleviate digestive issues, hormonal imbalance, and reduce cellulite.
HEALTH CONCERNS
Just last month, Katie uploaded a selfie to social media with a concerning caption.
She wrote: “First day off and straight to the doctors to find out what’s happened to my weight.”
She also shared another snap of herself in a pink hoodie and said: “Doctors for bloods to see why I’m losing weight.”
This comes after she revealed she was in hospital last month after drastically shedding the pounds over the past 12 months.
The Celebrity Big Brother winner told her fans on Snapchat at the time: “I’ve been up early at the doctors so she could do some bloods and because my veins are so s*** they had three attempts.
“They could only fill two tubes up, so I’ve got to go back in two weeks.
“And I’ve got to have my stitches out then because they looked at my little stab wound that I did.”
Her frail frame has been a cause of concern for her fans over the last few months, with many of her loyal followers taking to the comments section of her pictures to share their worries.
FAMILY CLAP BACK
Her fans aren’t the only ones who have shared their concerns as the former glamour model’s family have also said their piece.
In August, while filming the first episode of her new podcast, The Katie Price show, she was joined by her sister Sophie.
As the podcast was wrapping up, the sister duo were joined by Sophie’s dad and Katie stepdad Paul as talk soon turned to Katie’s weight loss.
On the episode, Katie, who recently showed off her newest surgery, asked her dad: “What are you looking at?” to which he replied: “Look how thin them legs are, terrible they are, my hand can go round them.”
She replied: “They’re obsessed with my weight,” as Sophie chimed in: “You are thin.”
Katie was heard insisting: “I am happy,” as her dad retorted: “No it’s not right, it’s probably that vaping crap.”
