Strictly's Amy Dowden flooded with support as she makes big announcement

Amy Dowden has been flooded with support from fans as she announced the reveal of her new book cover. The Welsh star, 34, is a professional dancer on Strictly Come Dancing and received the all-clear in February 2024 after she was diagnosed with breast cancer the previous year. She has since returned to the BBC dance competition and written a book, titled Dancing in the Rain. It is Amy's heartfelt memoir about her cancer journey, from overcoming hardships to offering solace to anyone navigating life's trials and tribulations. During her cancer battle, Amy underwent chemotherapy and a mastectomy and had to take a year away from Strictly in 2023.

In her new announcement, she wrote: "So guys, here it is, the day I've been waiting for...the reveal of the cover to my book, Dancing in the Rain, paperback edition. I hope my personal story can be inspirational for anyone facing challenges, big or small and if that is you, that it helps you to find the courage to rise up and meet them.

"PRE-ORDER the paperback edition now using the link in my bio, ready for its release on 28th August. I hope you like the new cover as much as I do."

Many of her fans were delighted with the news and flocked to the comments section to support her. One person said: "I'm currently battling stage 4 cancer so know what you went through. Will purchase as it might help me."

A second person also typed: "Amy, thank you for signing my hardback book when I met you in Liverpool. Good luck on strictly. Lots of love."

A third also said: "Still the most incredible & inspiring book I have ever read! so proud of you always gorgeous!!" A fourth also said: "Absolutely loved this book. So proud of you, Amy."

Earlier this year, Amy was awarded an MBE for her services to fundraising and raising awareness of inflammatory bowel disease. As well as her cancer battle, Amy has also been open about her lifelong battle with Crohn's disease.

Speaking about the honour, she said at the time: "It's really surreal, it's been like an out-of-body experience but is it true honour to get an MBE and I will forever do what I can to raise awareness and fundraise for Crohn's and colitis, and Crohn's and Colitis UK charity, and also, recently as well for breast cancer - getting as many people as I possibly can to check themselves as earlier detection saves lives. It's an incredible honour, and one that still hasn't sunk in yet."

Marianne Radcliffe, chief executive of Crohn's and Colitis UK, said: "People never used to talk about Crohn's or Colitis, but Amy has really helped to normalise conversations about these conditions by being open and honest, and adding some of her trademark sparkle."