The dancer, who had partnered JB Gill on the ongoing series, commented on Monday night after she withdrew from the entire series following a foot injury.

BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Amy Dowden issues NEW health update after quitting entire series

by · Birmingham Live

Amy Dowden has moved to comment on her dramatic and sudden exit from BBC Strictly Come Dancing. The dancer, who had partnered JB Gill on the ongoing series, commented on Monday night after she withdrew from the entire series following a foot injury.

Amy collapsed backstage last Saturday night on the show, being whisked to hospital, causing the ITV The X Factor singer and JLS star to be paired with Lauren Oakley this week. Amy said: "My heart is breaking right now. The past few months I finally felt like me again.

"Cancer was no longer the first thing I thought of when I woke up. It was choreography, music choices, which dances in which order, what we needed to work on. I felt free again. My goal since hearing those words you have cancer was to get back on the strictly dance floor. It's been such a challenge to get back, one I devoted 2024 too.

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"Which with my incredible team we got there. Something I wanted to do for myself and loved ones. There was no feeling like it dancing again in the ballroom with my Strictly family. Then I was partnered with the talented, kind, gentle soul JB.

"Every day our training room was chilled, hardworking and full of big smiles enjoying what we were creating together with a blossoming friendship. JB thank you for being the perfect partner. We topped the leader board week one and continued to work so hard and thank you for being so passionate about understanding the ballroom and Latin fundamentals.

"For me that rumba will always be one of my favs . I'm so sad, so upset and asking why me, why now that our journey has been cut short." Amy added: "My heart right now is breaking having to pull out of the competition due to a foot injury and I know only too well 'this too shall pass' and l'll be soon better and back dancing.

"Something l've had to get used to in my life. I'm sure at some point we will dance again JB. To all the fans, to my loved ones, my strictly family thank you. I know you and Lauren will continue to ace that dance floor . I'll forever be your biggest cheerleader."