HAPPY CHAPTER
Strictly’s Amy Dowden lands new daytime TV job after bravely battling cancer
Amy candidly documented the moment she shaved her head in a stark Instagram video
STRICTLY Come Dancing professional Amy Dowden has bagged a new TV role following her tough cancer battle.
The Welsh fan-favourite recently left her followers in tears as she told how her latest tests showed "no evidence" of disease.
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Amy, 33, has been candidly documenting her rollercoaster health journey after she was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer last May.
This has included everything from the heartbreaking moment she broke down when her head was shaved to the happy chapter just this month which has seen her brunette locks start to grow back.
Now she has bagged a new job - with a presenting role on ITV daytime series Lorraine.
Amy - who this week praised her Strictly family for getting her through the ordeal - will join Scottish host Lorraine Kelly and the roster of stand-in hosts for the one-hour weekday episode.
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Talking of her new gig she said: "I’m delighted to join the Lorraine family and can’t wait to be part of the brilliant team of presenters on the show.
"It’s been a tough year but this is something I’m so excited about and can’t wait to get started."
Show anchor Lorraine later told : “We’re thrilled to have Amy join the Lorraine family.
"We always love it when Amy is on the show, and know our viewers do too, so we can’t wait to see more of her.
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"She’s had an incredibly tough year and overcome it with such grace, I’m so excited to welcome her to the show."
The Strictly Come Dancing stalwart's illness has forced her temporarily off the show.
Strictly's Amy Dowden gives health update after she was rushed back into hospital amid cancer battle'
Yet it comes just days after the professional dancer posted her happy health update and said it was her "biggest accomplishment."
In her cheer caption, she wrote: "NO EVIDENCE OF DISEASE! Words I dreamed of! My biggest accomplishment yet!
"I won’t be getting the all clear for 5 years especially with a hormone fed cancer. But it was all worth it. Words I never thought I’d hear at one point.
"So grateful for all the care I received and continue to have.
To my husband, family and friends who supported me unconditionally and to you guys! Thank you!"
Amy continued: "I will still need a monthly injection for 5 years and regular check ups.
"Chemo and this past year has certainly took its toll on my body both physically and mentally, so I’ll be taking the next few months to heal and recover.
"I have so much to strive and live for, and so grateful for another chance at life! Something I know not all get. I certainly see life differently and my life has changed forever!
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"Cancer affects too many so I will continue to do all I can to raise awareness and make sure I get as many as I can to #checkthemselves.
"It’s time to look ahead after what’s been the toughest year, and one I certainly didn’t expect!"
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