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Strictly’s Amy Dowden announces her return to the dance floor as she shares health update
Amy Dowden will join forces with a fellow Strictly pro for an upcoming tour
STRICTLY star Amy Dowden has announced her return to the dance floor.
The Welsh dancer, 34 - who joined the programme in 2017 - had to quit this year's series of the BBC competition earlier this month following a medical emergency.
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Amy was diagnosed with breast cancer in May 2023 and was given the all clear earlier this year.
The star returned to the Strictly dance floor after a year away and was paired with JLS star JB Gill, but has since had to step back from the show after a foot injury.
But fans will be happy to know that she's going to be dancing again very soon.
Amy has joined forces with Strictly professional Carlos Gu for their very own tour Amy & Carlos Reborn.
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The pair took part in a Q&A on Instagram to talk about the upcoming tour.
One fan asked how she was doing, to which Amy said: "I'm not doing too bad, seen a doctor day, got more physio tomorrow.
"Obviously I'm still truly gutted I can't tell you.
"You know how I've been (talking to Carlos) about the competition, it was out of my hands.
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"I would have done anything to continue.
"This one was there for me (Carlos), we cried together.
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"I'm looking better in myself."
Carlos added: "I opened the door today and he looked so much fresher."
"I'm just gutted and I'm super proud of GB. This too shall past.
"Don't get bitter, get better," Amy said.
They will be performing on stage in places such as Bournemouth, Portsmouth, Bath Liverpool, Manchester, London and Newcastle.
The tour starts on March 10 2025 and wraps up on April 6 2025.
The official website states: "Having made a stunning return to the Strictly dancefloor, Amy Dowden MBE, accompanied by fellow sensational Strictly Come Dancing star Carlos Gu, truly feels REBORN.
"Join Amy and Carlos as they share an intimate portrait of their lives and journeys, in this inspirational show in which the transformative power of dance shines through.
"Featuring a dazzling cast of world-class dancers and vocalists, the tour will take audiences on an emotional and uplifting journey through powerful and show-stopping routines.
"REBORN is a testament to the joy of dancing."
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Amy missed the results show earlier this month after she was rushed to hospital.
She was temporarily replaced by Lauren Oakley for both rehearsals and the live show.
Amy had collapsed backstage and was whisked to hospital. JB then appeared alone on the Strictly Results Show.
It was later confirmed Amy had suffered a devastating foot injury.
But unfortunately now Amy won't be returning to the dance floor.
A Strictly Come Dancing spokesperson said: “Sadly, Amy Dowden MBE will not be partaking in the rest of the competition this year.
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"Whilst Amy focuses on her recovery following a foot injury, fellow Professional Dancer, Lauren Oakley, will step in as JB’s dance partner.
"The health and wellbeing of everyone involved in Strictly are always the utmost priority. The whole Strictly family sends Amy love and well wishes."
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Gorka Marquez joined Strictly Come Dancing as a professional dancer in 2016 when he was partnered with EastEnders actress Tameka Empson. The following year he was partnered with singer Alexandra Burke. They reached the final and finished as one of the runners-up.
In 2020, he was partnered with actress Maisie Smith. Again, he made it to the final and finished as a runner-up.
He failed to make it third time lucky in 2022, finishing runner-up again with Helen Skelton.
Nadiya Bychkova joined the show in 2017 with EastEnders actor Davood Ghadami. The pair reached Week 11, finishing in 6th place.
Her best performance to date came in 2021 when she finished fifth with Dan Walker.
Neil Jones has been without a celebrity partner more times than he's had one since joining in 2016.
His best finish was with ex-footballer Alex Scott in 2019, finishing in fifth.
Katya Jones was another 2016 addition and made an instant impression with politician Ed Balls. Their Gangnam Style routine is still a favourite to this day.
In 2017 she lifted the Glitterball with Joe McFadden.
The following year she was at the heart of a show scandal after snogging her dance partner, the comedian Seann Walsh.
Karen Hauer has been an ever-present since 2012.
Despite her lengthy association with the show, she's never lifted the Glitterball. The closest she came was in 2020 when she finished runner-up with Jamie Laing.
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