Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden has been dealt another devastating health blow, with the professional dancer rushed to hospital amid serious complications from her Crohn's disease.
The 33-year-old Welsh dancer, who recently completed treatment for breast cancer, shared the worrying news from her hospital bed, posting a vulnerable photo that has left fans deeply concerned.
From Cancer Recovery to Crohn's Crisis
Just as Dowden was celebrating the end of her cancer treatment and looking forward to returning to the Strictly dance floor, her body has been hit with another health challenge. The timing couldn't be more cruel for the beloved dancer, who had been documenting her cancer journey with remarkable bravery.
'So gutted and devastated,' Dowden confessed to her followers, revealing this hospital admission marks her first since being diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease at just 11 years old.
Strictly Family Rallies Around
The Strictly community has immediately mobilised around their colleague, with fellow professional Dianne Buswell leading the messages of support. 'Sending all the love and healing energy beautiful Amy,' Buswell wrote, capturing the sentiment of the entire Strictly family.
Fans have flooded social media with well-wishes, expressing both concern and admiration for Dowden's resilience in facing yet another health setback so soon after her cancer ordeal.
Uncertainty Looms for Strictly Return
This latest health crisis throws into question Dowden's planned return to Strictly Come Dancing later this year. Having missed the 2023 series while undergoing cancer treatment, she had been eagerly anticipating her comeback to the BBC show that made her a household name.
The professional dancer community has felt her absence deeply, with many expressing how much they've missed her presence in the rehearsal rooms and on the iconic Strictly ballroom floor.
As Dowden focuses on her recovery in hospital, the entertainment world holds its breath, hoping for positive news about one of its most courageous performers.
