Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden has landed a new presenting role on ITV‘s Lorraine.
The dancer, 33, said she was ‘delighted’ and ‘couldn’t wait to get started’ following the toughest year of her life after being diagnosed with breast cancer in May 2023, before being told there was ‘no evidence of the disease’ on Friday.
Amy, who already presents BBC‘s Dare To Dance, will according to The Mirror present celeb interviews and behind-the-scenes content.
She told the publication: ‘I’m delighted to join the Lorraine family and can’t wait to be part of the brilliant team of presenters on the show.
‘It’s been a tough year but this is something I’m so excited about and can’t wait to get started’.
Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden, 33, has landed a new presenting role on ITV ‘s Lorraine
The danceraid she was ‘delighted’ and ‘couldn’t wait to get started’ following the toughest year of her life after being diagnosed with breast cancer in May 2023, before being told there was ‘no evidence of the disease’ on Friday (Pictured 2023)
Meanwhile Lorraine Kelly said: ‘We’re thrilled to have Amy join the Lorraine family. We always love it when Amy is on the show, and know our viewers do too, so we can’t wait to see more of her. She’s had an incredibly tough year and overcome it with such grace, I’m so excited to welcome her to the show.’
It comes after Amy praised her Strictly Come Dancing co-stars for helping her with her show Dare To Dance after her cancer diagnosis.
The show sees her teach people to dance and learn routines so they can surprise their loved ones.
After her diagnosis Amy underwent a mastectomy and chemotherapy, meaning she was unable to dance on the show.
However, she revealed that her Strictly co-stars stepped in to help her finish the series, gushing that they were a ‘family’.
Appearing on The One Show on Monday, Amy explained: ‘They came to the rescue because I obviously I did get diagnosed with breast cancer at the start of the series.
‘And I gave them the call and it added to it and it was a lovely surprise for each of the contributors as well.
Amy said: ‘I’m delighted to join the Lorraine family and can’t wait to be part of the brilliant team of presenters on the show’ (pictured on Lorraine in January)
Meanwhile Lorraine Kelly said: ‘We’re thrilled to have Amy join the Lorraine family. We always love it when Amy is on the show, and know our viewers do too, so we can’t wait to see more of her.
But Amy and husband Ben Jones enjoyed Caribbean honeymoon as a gift of ITV’s Lorraine in a pre-recorded segment that aired last week
‘Dianne [Buswell] came along, Graziano [Di Prima], Carlos [Gu], Oti [Mabuse] – it was brilliant. It’s such a family, the Strictly family, it really is. We go to each other for everything.’
She previously spoke about how important it was to her to be able to carry on with her TV work during her cancer battle, explaining that it gave her ‘something to get up for’ every day.
Speaking to BBC News last week, Amy said: ‘We continued to film right until my mastectomy [last June].
‘And then two weeks after my mastectomy, I was back – I couldn’t dance myself, but I could still instruct – and we got the series done before I started chemo.
It comes after she praised her Strictly Come Dancing co-stars for helping her with her show Dare To Dance after her cancer diagnosis
After her diagnosis Amy underwent a mastectomy and chemotherapy, meaning she was unable to dance, but her Strictly co-stars stepped in to help her finish the series
‘So I was very much involved, far more than I thought, and it really, really helped. think had I had all that taken away from me, I would have really struggled.’
She added that she ‘learned so much’ from the contributors on the show too, saying: ‘We become really close, like a family.
‘When you’re doing something as intensive this, it’s important for the team to create that special bond.
‘And honestly, it’s what helped me get through such a difficult period in my life. Because I had a focus, and I had something to get up for every day.’
It comes after Amy happily revealed on Friday she no longer has any ‘evidence of disease’.
Sharing a jubilant picture on Instagram, Amy announced the joyful news: ‘NO EVIDENCE OF DISEASE! Words I dreamed of! My biggest accomplishment yet!
‘I won’t be getting the all clear for 5 years especially with a hormone fed cancer. But it was all worth it. Words I never thought I’d hear at one point.
It comes after Amy happily revealed on Friday she no longer has any ‘evidence of disease’ with a jubilant picture on Instagram
While she will not get the all-clear for five years and will still need treatment, she thanked her family and friends for their support amid her ‘toughest year’
‘So grateful for all the care I received and continue to have. To my husband, family and friends who supported me unconditionally and to you guys! Thank you!’
She continued: ‘I will still need a monthly injection for 5 years and regular check ups. Chemo and this past year has certainly took its toll on my body both physically and mentally, so I’ll be taking the next few months to heal and recover.
‘I have so much to strive and live for, and so grateful for another chance at life! Something I know not all get. I certainly see life differently and my life has changed forever!
‘Cancer affects too many so I will continue to do all I can to raise awareness and make sure I get as many as I can to.
‘It’s time to look ahead after what’s been the toughest year, and one I certainly didn’t expect! Dance floor I’m coming for you! Welsh love, always Amy x.’
Post source: Daily mail
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