Amy Dowden beamed on Saturday despite suffering another health scare following her battle with cancer.
The 33-year-old Strictly Come Dancing professional recently shared the sad news that she broke her foot just days after completing her chemotherapy treatment.
But despite her recent setback, Amy remained in high spirits as she arrived at the Blackpool Tower Ballroom for the Strictly special with a big smile on her face.
Amy wore a fancy orthopedic boot and used crutches, having initially arrived in a wheelchair.
Amy made guest appearances on the show at the start of the series, but this weekend she was there to watch after her injury.
Staying strong: Amy Dowden, 33, beamed on Saturday despite suffering another health scare following her battle with cancer
Setback: The Strictly Come Dancing professional recently shared the sad news that she broke her foot just days after completing her chemotherapy treatment
On Thursday, she posted a picture of her foot tied into a boot on her Instagram page, while expressing her despair over the situation in a new post.
She wrote: “Not the week I was hoping for since I finished chemo.” Port dropped out but unfortunately got the boot because of his broken foot.
“I am absolutely disappointed and heartbroken as plans for me to dance in Strictly Ballroom this year are no longer possible.”
“That’s what’s kept me going these last few months. 2023 is certainly not my year, let’s move on to 2024, I say!’
Amy announced earlier this year that she would no longer be able to take part in the show after undergoing chemotherapy.
Although she did not appear, Amy appeared as a guest on the program several times, along with her former co-stars.
Amy, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in May and underwent a mastectomy in July, admitted the “relief is like no other”.
Amy beamed to take photos with the doctors and nurses at the Sheldon ward as she rang the traditional end-of-treatment bell in celebration.
Another setback: Amy shared the sad news that she had broken her foot just days after the bell rang after completing her chemotherapy
Gutted: Amy posted a picture of her foot tied into a boot in a new post to her Instagram page on Thursday as she shared her despair over the situation
Yay! Earlier this week, Amy rang the traditional end of treatment bell to celebrate her final chemotherapy session amid her battle with cancer
‘My hardest journey yet’: Earlier this week, Amy revealed she was still in disbelief as she opened up about her latest chemotherapy treatment on Instagram on Monday
The dancer smiled as she was surprised by family and friends at the hospital who wore matching pink T-shirts and bought balloons, flowers and cake for her.
The BBC star admitted it was her “toughest journey yet” as she spoke about completing chemotherapy and thanked everyone for their support.
She wrote: “I still can’t believe I had my last chemo on Thursday.” The relief is unique. But I couldn’t have done it without these guys.
“Honestly the Sheldon units are truly real heroes.” Selfless, hardworking, caring team who put all their patients first and always reassured me when I had my breakdowns, doubts and worries and of course I listened to everyone my stories (mainly dancing). I will be forever grateful to all of you!
“But also my family and friends.” You know who you are. The chemo club to help Ben and I with anything and everything. My parents who came to stay and help with every session.
“I enjoyed my surprise that you were all there with t-shirts, balloons, flowers and cake when I rang for chemotherapy!” THANK YOU SO MUCH!
“My hardest journey yet, but I did it.” Honestly, there is so much to be thankful for, but we really appreciate it. “Your love and support through this period has been absolutely amazing and I can never thank you enough.”
Ahead of the big day, Amy admitted she “cried all morning” as she arrived for her eighth and final round of chemotherapy with her husband Ben.
‘Forever grateful’: Amy, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in May and underwent a mastectomy in July, admitted the ‘relief is like no other’
Supportive: Amy beamed to take photos with doctors and nurses on the Sheldon ward as she rang the traditional end-of-treatment bell in celebration
She later shared a photo of herself and two others who had also completed their chemotherapy treatment.
Amy, who was officially diagnosed with the disease in May, discovered a lump in her right breast in April, a day before she and her husband Ben Jones left for a delayed honeymoon trip to the Maldives following their wedding last July.
“It’s chemo number 8!” The last one! We’re finally here. I cried all morning!’ Amy told her Instagram followers along with a photo of her and Ben about to enter the hospital.
“Just one afternoon of chemo and then I’m so happy and grateful to be able to ring that bell!” I’ll never take it for granted! Thank you to the incredible Sheldon Unit! You are all great #nhs, all #trueheroes. Here we go! I’ll see you later.’