Strictly Come Dancing fans in tears as Amy Dowden makes epic return after cancer battle

Amy Dowden has made a triumphant return to Strictly Come Dancing, much to the delight of fans.

The sparkling BBC One show graced our screens again on Saturday (September 14), marking the start of its 20th series. Hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman were back to introduce another group of 15 celebrities to the dance floor for its pre-recorded launch show.

Celebrities such as JB Gill, Tasha Ghouri and Nick Knowles have all signed up to strut their stuff in an attempt to secure a place in the final and win the coveted Glitterball trophy.

Judges Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse and Anton Du Beke were also present as usual, ready to share their initial impressions of the pairings. And one notable professional dancer who returned to the line-up was Amy Dowden.

Amy joined Strictly in 2017 and quickly became a fan favourite. Over the years, she has partnered with celebrities like James Bye, Tom Fletcher and Brian Conley, reports the Mirror.

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However, last year, Amy was diagnosed with breast cancer, which led to her missing the 2023 edition of the BBC show to undergo treatment.

Fortunately, Amy's health has improved as she was informed that there was no evidence of cancer in her body after undergoing chemotherapy and surgery.

And on Saturday (September 14), Amy was back on the Strictly dance floor, much to the joy of viewers at home. Amy performed a stunning dance routine with her fellow professionals, marking her return to the Ballroom.

Fans flocked to X, previously known as Twitter, to express their elation at Amy Dowden's latest update on her health. Their enthusiasm was palpable, with one fan commenting: "Welcome back Amy, the Queen of Strictly."

Another fan remarked: "Amazing seeing Amy take centre stage again, while a third said: "Fantastic to see her back on the dance floor."

Adding to the chorus of excited voices, someone else declared: "I am sobbing, it's amazing to see amy on the dance floor again."

Amy's much-anticipated return to Strictly Come Dancing had been confirmed earlier in June. In a statement made across her social media channels, she expounded the depths of her joy: "I'm so happy and grateful to be back on Strictly - MY HEART IS SO HAPPY! " She continued by expressing her passion for the show and the people involved: "The best team on and off the dance floor and I can't wait to be back doing what I love most in the world, dancing! Feel blessed and more excited than EVER. Bring it on! ".