Amy Dowden ‘gutted’ Thomas Skinner missed Strictly Come Dancing final The former ‘Apprentice’ star announced his decision to miss the final in an extraordinary social media post The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2025
Amy Dowden breaks silence on Thomas Skinner missing Strictly final Amy Dowden has revealed that she was “gutted” that Thomas Skinner missed out on the Strictly Come Dancing final, adding that she has been “really upset”. The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2025
Karen Carney says Strictly victory ‘means everything’ to her and Carlos Gu The pair triumphantly lifted the glitterball on Saturday after being crowned the winners of the 23rd series of the BBC One dance programme. Evening Standard · Dec 21, 2025
Thomas Skinner speaks out about Strictly ‘legal claim’ in extraordinary post Former ‘Apprentice’ star claims ‘Strictly’ execs rigged his voting figures after his casting proved controversial, but the BBC says his accusations are ‘entirely without foundation’ The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2025
Strictly's Thomas Skinner 'suing BBC over claims votes rigged to get him out' as he plans to boycott final The former Apprentice star, 34, had a slew of negative headlines shrouding him when he was booted off in week two Evening Standard · Dec 19, 2025
Strictly star Thomas Skinner won’t return for 2025 final Controversial contestant won’t be in attendance on Saturday night The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2025
Why Strictly star Amy Dowden says she is no longer ’emotionally attached’ to her body The Welsh dancer, 35, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2023, subsequently undergoing chemotherapy and an initial mastectomy The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2025
Amy Dowden no longer ’emotionally attached’ to her body after recent mastectomy The Welsh dancer was diagnosed and treated for breast cancer in 2023. Evening Standard · Dec 12, 2025
Strictly’s Amy Dowden gives six-word mastectomy update Strictly Come Dancing’s Amy Dowden has given an update four weeks on from her second mastectomy. The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2025
Amy Dowden hints at Strictly return after second mastectomy Amy Dowden has opened up on her future at Strictly Come Dancing following her second mastectomy. The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2025
Amy Dowden issues Strictly return update after second mastectomy Amy Dowden has updated fans on her Strictly Come Dancing return after undergoing a second mastectomy. The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2025
Strictly’s Amy Dowden gives health update two weeks after undergoing second mastectomy The dancer previously explained that the surgery was ‘not to treat a new cancer diagnosis’ but came following an appointment with her medical team Evening Standard · Nov 20, 2025
Amy Dowden shines in poignant Strictly Remembrance Day dance Amy Dowden stole the show in a poignant Strictly Come Dancing Remembrance Day dance as she continues her recovery from a second mastectomy. The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2025
Amy Dowden watches Strictly Come Dancing from home as she recovers from second mastectomy ‘Strictly’ star has confirmed the surgery is ‘not to treat a new cancer diagnosis’ The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2025
The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2025 Strictly pays emotional tribute to Amy Dowden as dancer undergoes second mastectomy Strictly Come Dancing paid an emotional tribute to Amy Dowden as she undergoes a second mastectomy.
Woman & Home · Nov 4, 2025 'I’ll be having another mastectomy this week' - Strictly's Amy Dowden to have further surgery after consulting medical team After always being 'very open' about her health, Amy has offered fans a new update about the next step in her cancer recovery
The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2025 Strictly’s Amy Dowden reveals she is undergoing another mastectomy Amy Dowden has revealed that she will be undergoing a second mastectomy.
The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2025 Strictly professional to undergo second cancer operation this week Strictly Come Dancing professional Amy Dowden has announced she is scheduled to undergo another mastectomy this week. The dancer clarified that the upcoming surgery is not to treat a new cancer diagnosis. Dowden's medical team is confident that, all going well, she can expect a straightforward recovery. She expressed her…
Evening Standard · Nov 3, 2025 Strictly dancer Amy Dowden reveals she is to undergo ‘another mastectomy’ The 35-year-old Welsh star said the surgery was ‘not to treat a new cancer diagnosis’ but came following an appointment with her medical team.
The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2025 Watch: Amy Dowden transforms into Britney Spears in dazzling Strictly Come Dancing performance Amy Dowden transformed into Britney Spears during the group dance for Strictly Come Dancing’s Icons Week.
Evening Standard · Oct 24, 2025 Strictly professionals to wear Britney Spears-inspired looks for icons week The show is paying tribute to some of the world’s biggest music stars for icons week.
The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2025 Strictly stars react to ‘heartbreaking’ news that Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman quit show Former pro dancer Oti Mabuse broke down in tears over the announcement
Evening Standard · Oct 20, 2025 Strictly’s Amy Dowden leads red carpet glamour at Pride Of Britain Awards Joey Essex and Morning Live presenters Helen Skelton and Gethin Jones were among the guests.
Evening Standard · Oct 15, 2025 Thomas Skinner regrets appearing on Strictly as he ‘never fitted the bill’ The former Apprentice star said he has had ‘constant abuse’.
The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2025 Amy Dowden makes breast cancer pledge at Women of the Year Awards Amy Dowden says she is honoured to have been given the platform that she has through Strictly Come Dancing and plans to continue to use it to advocate for the breast cancer community.