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Strictly’s Amy Dowden marks huge milestone on show after returning following cancer battle
Movie week has a very special place in her heart
STRICTLY Come Dancing professional Amy Dowden marked a huge milestone on the show.
The popular personality returned to the show to compete for the glitterball trophy following her cancer battle.
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Amy, 34, previously took a break from her role on Strictly Come Dancing after she was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer.
However, she made a huge comeback to the competition this year as she was partnered up with former JLS singer JB Gill.
The duo received a score of 32 from the judges as they performed an American Smooth during Movie Week.
It turns out that the film theme holds a special place for Amy, as she previously returned to the show for a special cameo appearance in the same week the year before.
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Reflecting on her full circle moment, Claudia Winkleman remarked: "On a personal level, this weekend is quite a big deal for you."
Amy replied: "Yeah, so last year Movie Weekend was my first appearance on Strictly during my cancer journey when I got to do the terms and conditions.
"A year later I'm here dancing with my Strictly family. Yeah, so it was quite erm ...."
She couldn't even finish her sentence before the studio gave her a round of applause in admiration for her bravery and strength.
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Her celebrity partner couldn't help but embrace her as he pulled her closer for a friendly hug.
She added: "For everybody else that is going through a difficult time right now, I hope that this gives them some hope and encouragement."
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The Traitors presenter then led the group in another round of applause for the professional dancer.
The presenter exclaimed: "Very beautifully said, thank you!"
Earlier on in the show, Nikita Kuzmin had the entire studio in hysterics as he revealed his dance for next week.
He revealed that he will be dancing the Samba with Olympian Sam Quek to Shakira's smash-hit track, Hips Don't Lie.
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However, he then decided to perform an impromptu rendition of the wrong song, Whenever, Wherever by mistake.
Claudia couldn't help but launch herself off the sofa in hysterics as was forced she revealed his massive blunder.
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Strictly Come Dancing is available to watch on BBC One and stream on BBC iPlayer.
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