Strictly Come Dancing professional Amy Dowden has thanked those who have supported her since her return to the BBC One dance show. The popular TV series’ first live show of 2024 saw the Welsh dancer top the judges’ leaderboard after her waltz with JLS member JB Gill.

Amy Dowden said she was "so happy I could burst" after her first live Strictly Come Dancing performance since being treated for breast cancer. The 24-year-old professional and her celebrity partner, singer JB Gill,

Amy Dowden makes triumphant Strictly return ‘for her family’ after cancer treatment - ‘They struggled just as much as I did having to watch me go through it,’ the dancer said

Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden has received a standing ovation in an emotional return to the ballroom. The professional dancer, who has been on the hit BBC show since 2017, was notably absent from last year's series after being diagnosed with breast cancer.

I’m so happy - The Welsh dancer missed out on having a celebrity partner last year amid her treatment for breast cancer.

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Watch the moment Amy Dowden received a standing ovation as she returned to the Strictly Come Dancing stage, performing alongside JLS singer JB Gill for the first time since her 2023 cancer diagnosis.

Amy Dowden says Strictly return will be ‘beautiful for my family’ - The Welsh professional dancer will give her first live Strictly performance since returning to the show tonight.

Amy Dowden receives standing ovation after first dance on Strictly since cancer diagnosis Strictly Come Dancing, BBC