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Amy Dowden arrives for Strictly particular in boot after breaking foot

Amy Dowden was seen arriving for the Strictly Come Dancing particular at The Blackpool Tower Ballroom in a glittering orthopaedic boot on Saturday after breaking her foot.

The former present skilled, 33, who has taken trip this 12 months after she was identified with most cancers, has made visitor appearances on the programme earlier within the sequence however this weekend she was there to observe after struggling her damage.

She was noticed being pushed in a wheelchair as she wore the massive gray boot as she wore a pink high beneath an elegant black coat.

The star flashed a smile at onlookers earlier than making her method inside for the present.

It comes after Amy shared the unhappy information she had damaged her foot simply days after ringing the bell when she accomplished her chemotherapy therapy.

Coming through! Amy Dowden was seen arriving for the Strictly Come Dancing special at The Blackpool Tower Ballroom in a glittering orthopaedic boot on Saturday after breaking her foot

Coming by way of! Amy Dowden was seen arriving for the Strictly Come Dancing particular at The Blackpool Tower Ballroom in a glittering orthopaedic boot on Saturday after breaking her foot

Star: She was spotted being pushed in a wheelchair as she wore the large grey boot as she wore a pink top under a chic black coat

Star: She was noticed being pushed in a wheelchair as she wore the massive gray boot as she wore a pink high beneath an elegant black coat

Amy posted an image of her foot strapped up in a boot as she shared her devastation over the scenario in a brand new submit on her Instagram web page on Thursday.

She wrote: ‘Not the week I hoped for since ending chemo. Port out however sadly gained a boot for a fractured foot.

‘Absolutely gutted and heartbroken as this implies the plans for me to bop within the Strictly Ballroom this 12 months are not doable.

‘This is what has stored me going the previous few months. 2023 is definitely not my 12 months, roll on 2024 I say!’

Amy introduced earlier this 12 months that she might not compete on the present following her chemotherapy remedy.

While she has not been performing, Amy has appeared on a number of events as a visitor on the programme together with her former co-stars.

Amy, who was identified with breast most cancers in May, and underwent a mastectomy in July, admitted the ‘reduction is like no different’.

Amy beamed for images with docs and nurses on the Sheldon Unit as she rang the normal finish of therapy bell to have fun. 

Audience member: The former show professional has taken time out this year after she was diagnosed with cancer

Audience member: The former present skilled has taken trip this 12 months after she was identified with most cancers

Committed: Amy has made guest appearances on the programme earlier in the series but this weekend she was there to watch after suffering her injury

Committed: Amy has made visitor appearances on the programme earlier within the sequence however this weekend she was there to observe after struggling her damage

The dancer was all smiles as she was stunned by household and mates on the hospital who wore matching pink T-shirts and acquired balloons, flowers and cake for her.

The BBC star admitted it was her ‘hardest journey but’ as she opened up about finishing chemotherapy and thanked everybody for his or her assist.

She penned: ‘Still cannot imagine I had my final chemo on Thursday. The reduction is like no different. But I could not have gotten by way of it with out these guys.

‘Honestly the Sheldon unit actually are actual heroes. Selfless, hardworking, caring workforce who places all their sufferers first and for me at all times stored me relaxed once I would have my soften downs, doubts and worries oh and naturally hearken to all my tales ( primarily dancing). Will ceaselessly be grateful to you all!

‘But additionally my household and mates. You know who you’re. The chemo membership, to serving to Ben and myself out with something and the whole lot. My dad and mom for coming to remain and assist each session.

‘I liked my shock of you all being there with T-shirts, balloons, flowers and cake once I rang that chemo bell! THANK YOU!

‘My hardest journey but however I did it. Honestly so many to thank however it’s so appreciated. All your love and assist all through this stage has been completely superb and I’ll by no means be capable to thanks sufficient.’

Anotther setback: Amy shared the sad news that she has broken her foot just days after ringing the bell when she completed her chemotherapy treatment

Anotther setback: Amy shared the unhappy information that she has damaged her foot simply days after ringing the bell when she accomplished her chemotherapy therapy

Gutted: Amy posted a picture of her foot strapped up in a boot as she shared her devastation over the situation in a new post on her Instagram page on Thursday

Gutted: Amy posted an image of her foot strapped up in a boot as she shared her devastation over the scenario in a brand new submit on her Instagram web page on Thursday 

Yay! Earlier this week Amy rang the traditional end of treatment bell to celebrate having her last chemotherapy session amid her cancer battle

Yay! Earlier this week Amy rang the normal finish of therapy bell to have fun having her final chemotherapy session amid her most cancers battle

Ahead of the large day Amy admitted she had been ‘crying all morning’ as she arrived for her eighth and last spherical of chemo together with her husband Ben.

She later shared a photograph of herself and two others who had additionally accomplished their chemotherapy therapy.

Amy, who was formally identified with the illness in May, discovered a lump in her proper breast in April, a day earlier than she and her husband Ben Jones jetted off for a belated honeymoon to the Maldives after their wedding ceremony final July.

‘It’s chemo quantity 8! The final one! We are lastly right here. I’ve cried all morning!’ Amy instructed her Instagram followers alongside a photograph of her and Ben about to enter the hospital.

‘Right a day of chemo after which I’m so fortunate and grateful to have the ability to ring that bell! Will by no means take it without any consideration! Thank you to the unbelievable Sheldon Unit! You are all superb #nhs, all #trueheroes Right right here goes! See you all later.’

Amy was later joined by two different women as ‘all three of us ring that chemo bell!’

‘32,35 and 26 when all identified with breast most cancers so please this can be a be aware from us three to verify your chest! Cancer does not discriminate! Our want to you all is the bear in mind to month-to-month verify! @kiimmbo.6 @kimberley_banfield’ Amy wrote alongside the momentous photograph.

'My toughest journey yet': Earlier this week, Amy revealed she is still in disbelief as she opened up about having her final chemotherapy treatment last week on Instagram on Monday

‘My hardest journey but’: Earlier this week, Amy revealed she continues to be in disbelief as she opened up about having her last chemotherapy therapy final week on Instagram on Monday

'Forever grateful': Amy, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in May, and underwent a mastectomy in July, admitted the 'relief is like no other'

‘Forever grateful’: Amy, who was identified with breast most cancers in May, and underwent a mastectomy in July, admitted the ‘reduction is like no different’

Supportive: Amy beamed for photos with doctors and nurses at the Sheldon Unit as she rang the traditional end of treatment bell to celebrate

Supportive: Amy beamed for images with docs and nurses on the Sheldon Unit as she rang the normal finish of therapy bell to have fun

Amy confirmed final week that she can be finishing chemotherapy, however defined she was going through additional therapy.

Speaking in an Instagram video, Amy defined: ‘Four weeks after the final chemo, I’ve my MRI scan after which I discover out if I would like extra surgical procedure – or if I’m achieved.’

She added ‘effectively, I’m type of not achieved, as a result of for 5 years – I used to be a bit gutted when I discovered this out – I’ve to return to the chemo ward.’

‘Obviously, I like all of the nurses there, they’re unbelievable, the entire workforce are – however I’ve to return and have an injection as soon as a month. It’s both that, or have my ovaries eliminated, which I clearly don’t need.’