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Privacy NoticeStrictly Come Dancing pro, Amy Dowden, admits she’s been emotional and ‘unable to sleep’ as she gets ready for the first day of rehearsals. The dancer was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2023 and as a result of her treatment, was unable to compete in the show last year. But now, Amy is back and has returned to rehearsals for the first time. On social media today (Monday July 22), Amy said: “I can’t believe the day has finally arrived! “Since spring 2023 I’ve been dreaming of this day. Thinking and sometimes doubting it would even happen with so many setbacks along the way. I didn’t sleep last night with nerves and excitement. “I had a good cry this morning and going to soak up every moment of this series which I’m forever grateful for. The Strictly family couldn’t have been more supportive and loving this past year. I truly hope to make you proud this year. Right year eight, let’s do this.”
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Strictly Come Dancing rehearsals officially kicked off today with the stars commemorating the moment with a group shot. The caption read: “Day one of #Strictly2024 rehearsals done! We can’t wait to share our new pro routines with everyone soon @bbciplayer.” All this year’s line-up was caught in the rehearsal photo, hugging and enjoying the company of their fellow Strictly choreography team. Featured stars, Dianne Buswell, Nadiya Bychkova, Karen Hauer, Katya Jones, Neil Jones, Nikita Kuzmin, Gorka Marquez, Luba Mushtuk, Jowita Przystal, Johannes Radebe, Kai Widdrington, Nancy Xu, Carlos Gu, Lauren Oakley, Michelle Tsiakkas, Vito Coppola and returnee Aljaz Skorjanec all posed for the moment.
Strictly pro dancers pose for a pictures on their first day of rehearsals
Fans rushed to the comments to express how thrilled they were that Amy was back on the dance floor. One wrote: “So lovely to see @amy_dowden back with everyone.” Another added: “Yeeesss!! so excited for strictly to be back and we have Amy and Aljaz back too”. A third commented: “So lovely to see Amy”. A fourth said: “can’t wait !! amy your wonder woman”. Another agreed and added: “Makes me so happy to see Amy back”.
Amy was diagnosed with breast cancer in May last year
Amy recently reduced her fans to tears when she posted an emotional tribute to her husband, Benjamin Jones, on their second wedding anniversary. She wrote: “Happy 2nd anniversary! I think it’s fair to say we’ve been through quite a bit during married life. But I’m forever grateful for you!” She went on to detail their shared challenges and how he supported her since her ordeal started over a year ago, saying: “Thank you for this past year! I know at times it’s been so tough for you to watch but you kept positive, kept the house clean away from infections and tried to keep me as positive as possible.”
Amy will return the dancefloor later this year
Amy continued: “I love you even more! Let’s hope for a smoother year ahead! But what I do know is we have each other! More adventures, my crazy last min plans, house renovations, dance school fun and basically just us being us! Love you always xxx your Amy xxx.”Story SavedYou can find this story in My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right.Follow OK! MagazineFacebookTwitterCommentMore OnGorka MarquezKatya JonesNeil JonesAljaz SkorjanecStrictly Come DancingAmy Dowden
