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Amy Dowden's Heartbreak: Strictly Withdrawal
Strictly Come Dancing professional Amy Dowden pulls out due to a foot injury, expressing heartbreak over missing the anniversary of completing chemo.
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HealthSportsCompetitionRecoveryInjuryDancing
Strictly Come DancingLorraine
Amy DowdenJb GillLauren OakleyJanette Manrara
- What type of injury did Amy Dowden sustain?
- Amy's injury is an insufficiency stress fracture in her shin, and she's been advised to rest for a couple of weeks. She hopes to return for a group number towards the end of the series.
- Why did Amy Dowden withdraw from Strictly Come Dancing?
- Amy Dowden, a Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer, had to withdraw from the competition due to a stress fracture in her foot. This is unrelated to a previous foot injury she sustained earlier this year.
- What were Amy Dowden's emotions regarding her withdrawal?
- Amy Dowden's emotional reaction to leaving the show stems from both her recent injury and her desire to celebrate her recovery from breast cancer. She is determined to heal and hopes to dance again soon.
- What was the significance of the date Amy was forced to withdraw?
- The Saturday of Amy's withdrawal marks the one-year anniversary of her completing chemotherapy treatment for stage 4 breast cancer. She was heartbroken to miss this milestone performance and felt she let her partner, JB Gill, down.
- Who will partner with JB Gill for the remainder of the competition?
- JB Gill will continue in the competition with Lauren Oakley, who partnered with him the previous week. Amy expressed her support for both of them and expressed excitement for their continued journey.