Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer Amy Dowden has given an update on her future at the BBC dance show. Taking to Instagram, the 35-year-old star shared that she would soon be returning to the dance floor as a part of the next professional performance - but there are some strict rules in place.Â
Amy was buzzing with joy as she addressed her 728,000 social media followers. Speaking from the back of a car on Tuesday morning, she shared: "I'm definitely smiling today. After advice from my consultant yesterday, I can be a part of the routine dance this week." She urged fans "not to worry" as she promised that she "won't be overdoing it", explaining that she was already on her way to rehearsals. "As you know, I've missed it so so much," Amy said before noting some strict rules she needs to adhere to. "Obviously, I can't be lifted and I can't be lifting. I have to take everything so gradually and at a pace, because it has been six weeks now since my surgery.
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"Obviously I am only going with my doctor's advice and it is different for every single patient.
"But I am super, super happy and I don't care how small my part will be. I'm just so pleased to be back on the dance floor in some way or form."
She continued: "The grand final is always such a special week and it's so good to be a part of. Everyone comes back, and there's a huge buzz and a lot of energy. So yeah, I really didn't want to miss out."
Amy then told her fans that she has "already done all physio stretches". She said: "I've been up since the crack of dawn to make sure. I have to wear my compression bras.
"But yeah, I'm just super happy. However big or small, to be part of it at all I am just so grateful. I'm so glad to be back."
The Strictly Come Dancing pro - who was diagnosed with breast cancer in May 2023 and received the all-clear the following February - announced a few weeks back that she would need a second mastectomy.
However, she stressed that the surgery is "not to treat a new cancer diagnosis" but came following a discussion with her "incredible" medical team.