Overview
- Amy Dowden confirmed she had a second mastectomy last week and remains off upcoming Strictly Come Dancing episodes during recovery.
- She told followers her post‑surgery drain was removed on Monday, saying she felt "free" and that nurses were pleased with her progress.
- Dowden posted that she is "dreaming of dancing again" and pledged to make the most of every "second, step, beat" once recovered.
- Carlos Gu told ITV’s Lorraine that Dowden is recovering better than he expected and is determined to come back.
- She reshared a Strictly clip saying she "can't wait" to reunite with her show family, after a journey that began with her 2023 breast cancer diagnosis and treatment.