Overview
- The Doctor Who and ER star says competing on Strictly with Johannes Radebe was the “perfect antidote” after completing treatment for uterine cancer.
- Kingston was diagnosed in May 2024 and underwent a hysterectomy followed by radiation therapy.
- She recalls withdrawing from a planned TV role at the time of diagnosis, describing the decision as uncomfortable and worrying it could make her seem unreliable.
- She says ITV’s upcoming spy thriller Secret Service was the first role offered after treatment, a smaller part she felt would ease her return, alongside cast including Gemma Arterton and Rafe Spall.
- Reflecting on her outlook, she emphasizes a renewed positivity and notes her past IVF treatment, adding that she personally wonders about any connection without drawing medical conclusions.