The professional dancer has been forced to withdraw from the BBC dance contest

Strictly's Amy Dowden struggled to contain her emotions as she admitted she is 'heartbroken' to have had to pull out of the show and feels she has let her partner JB Gill down. 

It has been almost a year since the dance pro ended her chemotherapy treatment - but a health issue saw her pull out of the competition earlier this week

The professional dancer has admitted another reason why Saturday is going to be 'tough' after withdrawing from the BBC dance contest

Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden could not hide her tears as she sat down with Scottish host Lorraine Kelly telling her she was absolutely "gutted" and "heartbroken"

Amy opened up about her exit but insisted it was 'nothing to do with previous health scares'

Strictly Come Dancing professional Amy Dowden appeared on It Takes Two on Wednesday evening following her emotional exit from the BBC show earlier this week

Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowder was in tears as she discussed her forced exit from this year's competition, but reiterated her previous health scares played no part in the decision

The dancer admitted she was 'heartbroken' she had to pull out of the competition, meaning her celebrity partner JB Gill would continue with new pro Lauren Oakley.

Strictly Come Dancing pro Amy Dowden has said her heart is "breaking" after having to pull out of the rest of the BBC One dance competition due to a foot injury

The dancer and presenter continues to have a busy time juggling work and being a doting mum while Aljaz Skorjanec appears on Strictly

Former JLS singer JB Gill has shared a sizzling behind the scenes clip with Strictly Come Dancing partner Lauren Oakley, after Amy Dowden was forced to quit the show

Amy Dowden has been left "uncontactable" after she was forced to quit, her friend Sara Davies has said