Amy Dowden's sad statement in full as she announces break from Strictly Come Dancing

Strictly Come Dancing professional Amy Dowden has shared a statement on Instagram, confirming her future on the BBC dance competition

Amy Dowden has delivered a devastating update on Instagram, revealing crucial news about her strictly -come-dancing> Strictly Come Dancing future. ‌

The Welsh professional dancer appeared visibly upset as she told her supporters she would be having a second mastectomy this week. ‌

Amy, who received a breast cancer diagnosis in 2023, made her return to Strictly this year, dancing alongside partner Thomas Skinner. ‌

Although the pair were sent home in the opening week, Amy has continued to feature in the professional group numbers alongside her co-stars.

But on Monday, Amy posted a statement revealing she wouldn't be taking part in the 2025 se