Amy Dowden flooded with support after heartbreaking update about Strictly future

Strictly Come Dancing fans have been left shocked by the news Amy Dowden will no longer compete during the 2024 contest due to injury - but have been supporting her online

Amy Dowden has been swamped with encouraging comments after sharing her heartbreak over her Strictly Come Dancing 2024 exit.

The 34-year-old professional dancer was devastated to drop out of the contest after suffering an injury. She had returned to Strictly this year after being forced to miss the 2023 contest due to her cancer battle.

After being paired with JLS star JB Gill, Amy had dreams of making it all the way to the final and scooping the Glitterball Trophy alongside her celebrity partner. But those dreams were shattered after she suffered an injury on the show which has now cost her a place in the line-up.

After sharing her devastation over her unfortunate fate online, Amy was met with a wall of support from her fans and followers. One wrote in reply: "So sorry Amy! This year was meant to be year! So proud of you! Sending loads of well wishes. We love you." And many others wrote: "Sending you my love."

Show judge Motsi Mabuse was among those offering words of support, typing: "Your courage and strength inspire us all. Taking this step to focus on your health is the most beautiful act of self-care and resilience. Know that the entire Strictly family and everyone who loves you are with you every step of the way. We miss you deeply on the dance floor, but your well-being is what matters most. Sending you all my love, support, and strength as you take this time for yourself. Can’t wait to see you shining bright again when you’re ready."

Earlier, Amy had opened up about her feelings after it was confirmed she would no longer be taking part in the 2024 season. She wrote online: "My heart is breaking right now. The past few months I finally felt like me again. Cancer was no longer the first thing I thought of when I woke up. It was choreography, music choices, which dances in which order, what we needed to work on. I felt free again.”

She continued: “My goal since hearing those words you have cancer was to get back on the Strictly dance floor. It’s been such a challenge to get back, one I devoted 2024 to. Which with my incredible team we got there. Something I wanted to do for myself and loved ones. There was no feeling like it dancing again in the ballroom with my Strictly family.

“Then I was partnered with the talented, kind, gentle soul JB. Every day our training room was chilled, hardworking and full of big smiles enjoying what we was creating together with a blossoming friendship. JB thank you for being the perfect partner back. We topped the leader board week one and continued to work so hard and thank you for being so passionate about understanding the ballroom and Latin fundamentals. For me, that rumba will always be one of my favs.”

Addressing her heartbreak, Amy went on: “I’m so sad, so upset and asking why me, why now that our journey has been cut short. My heart right now is breaking having to pull out of the competition due to a foot injury and I know only too well, ’This too shall pass’ and I’ll be soon better and back dancing. Something I’ve had to get used to in my life. I’m sure at some point we will dance again JB. To all the fans, to my loved ones, my Strictly family thank you.”

Passing her baton to Lauren, who will continue to dance with the JLS singer in her absence, Amy concluded: “JB I know you and Lauren will continue to ace that dance floor. I’ll forever be your biggest cheerleader.”

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