I lost confidence but now I'm back

Strictly's Amy on finding herself after cancer battle

- MIA O'HARE

AMY Dowden has told how she put too much pressure on herself to return to Strictly after her cancer fight.

The professional dancer stepped away from the BBC contest after being diagnosed with breast cancer in May 2023.

But her comeback in September when she was partnered with JLS star JB Gill, was cut short after just six weeks due to a foot injury.

JB went on to reach the final with Amy's replacement, Lauren Oakley.