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Amy Dowden is returning to the Strictly dance floor this weekend(Image: Amy Dowden/Instagram)

Strictly Come Dancing professional Amy Dowden has shared some uplifting news with her fans about her return to the popular BBC dance show. The 35-year-old dancer confirmed that she will be back on the dance floor, albeit under carefully monitored conditions.

In a video message to her 728,000 followers, filmed from the back of a car, Amy revealed that she will be participating in the grand final airing this Saturday, December 20. The announcement comes as Amy continues to recover from her second mastectomy surgery which took place in early November.

Amy posted the video on Tuesday, December 16, and joyfully announced: “I’m definitely smiling today. After advice from my consultant yesterday, I can be a part of the routine dance this week.”

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Amy danced with Thomas Skinner but they were eliminated first(Image: Guy Levy/BBC/PA)

She urged her supporters “not to worry” and promised she “won’t be overdoing it”, confirming that she was already en route to rehearsals.

Expressing her excitement, Amy said, “as you know, I’ve missed it so so much,” before detailing the crucial limitations she must adhere to, reports Wales Online.

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She went on to explain: “Obviously, I can’t be lifted and I can’t be lifting. I have to take everything so gradually and at a pace, because it has been six weeks now since my surgery.

“I am only going with my doctor’s advice and it is different for every single patient.

“But I am super, super happy and I don’t care how small my part will be. I’m just so pleased to be back on the dance floor in some way or form.

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“The grand final is always such a special week and it’s so good to be a part of. Everyone comes back, and there’s a huge buzz and a lot of energy. So yeah, I really didn’t want to miss out.”

Amy then informed her followers that she has “already done all physio stretches”.

She detailed: “I’ve been up since the crack of dawn to make sure. I have to wear my compression bras.

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“But yeah, I’m just super happy. However big or small, to be part of it at all I am just so grateful. I’m so glad to be back.”

The Strictly Come Dancing professional was diagnosed with breast cancer in May 2023 and was declared cancer-free the following February. It was recently announced that she would need a second mastectomy.

However, she stressed that the operation is “not to treat a new cancer diagnosis” but was decided upon after discussions with her “incredible” medical team.