Quick Info
| Profession | Professional dancer, Strictly Come Dancing |
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| Nationality | Welsh |
| Date of Birth | 10/08/1990 |
| Age | 36 years |
| Birthplace | Caerphilly, Wales |
Latest News about Amy Dowden
01/11/2025
Amy Dowden announced she would undergo another mastectomy, clarifying that the procedure was not the result of a new cancer diagnosis. She said the decision followed consultation with her medical team, and later updates described her recovery as progressing well.
06/01/2025
Amy Dowden returned to Strictly Come Dancing for the 2025 season after stepping away during parts of 2024 while recovering from breast cancer treatment. Reports said she was paired with Thomas Skinner, and her comeback was presented as a major return to the ballroom after her 2023 diagnosis and treatment.
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Bio/Wiki
| Started Dancing | Age 8 |
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| Strictly Debut | 2017, first Welsh professional dancer |
| Notable Achievements | British National Latin Champion 2016 (with Ben Jones), four-time British National Finalist, World Championship semi-finalist 2015, Guinness World Record holder, MBE recipient |
| Health | Diagnosed with Crohn's disease at 19, breast cancer in 2023 (mastectomy and chemotherapy) |
Personal Life
| Health Conditions | Crohn's disease (diagnosed age 19), breast cancer (2023) |
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Relationships & More
| Partner | Ben Jones (dance and life partner) |
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| Spouse | Ben Jones |
Career
| Competitive Dance | British National Latin Champion 2016, first all-British pair in over 30 years; British Dance Federation Champions, English Closed Champions, Welsh Closed and Open Champions |
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| Strictly Come Dancing | Joined 2017; finalist 2019 with Karim Zeroual; partners include Brian Conley, Tom Fletcher, JJ Chalmers, Thomas Skinner (2025), JB (2024) |
| Other Work | Dare to Dance (BBC), Lorraine (ITV), Art In Motion Dance Academy (co-owner with Ben Jones), tutor, works with children with special needs |
| Documentaries | Strictly Amy: Cancer & Me (BBC One, 2024, NTA nominated) |
| Awards | MBE |
Favourites
| Dance Type | Rumba |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/amy_dowden/ | |
| https://twitter.com/dowden_amy | |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Guinness World Record for most back-Charleston kick-steps in 30 seconds | |
| 2. Passionate about working with children with special needs and learning difficulties | |
| 3. Ambassador for Crohn's & Colitis UK and Tenovus Cancer Care |