Strictly viewers moved to tears as Amy Dowden performs in final

The audience of Strictly Come Dancing was emotional when Amy Dowden rejoined the competition and performed during the grand finale on Saturday. Many were touched by her presence on the dance floor.

The accomplished dancer, who is 33 years old, found out that she had breast cancer in May. As a result, she had her breast surgically removed in July. She had to take a break from the show for the duration of her treatment this year.

Although she had been on the show and its spin-off, It Takes Two, she never danced with the other professionals until the final.

However, this past Saturday she returned to the dancing platform, choosing not to wear a hairpiece as she had lost her hair due to her chemotherapy.

The scene caused an emotional response among the audience, and several people went on Twitter to share their happiness about witnessing her appearance in the show.

Many fans of Strictly Come Dancing shed tears of joy as Amy Dowden reappeared on the show's dance stage for the final episode of the season last Saturday.

The skilled individual who specializes in dancing, currently at the age of 33, discovered that she has breast cancer in the month of May. Consequently, she had to undergo surgery to remove one or both breasts in the month of July. Due to the fact that she was undergoing treatment, she was unable to participate in the show this year.

A spectator expressed their emotion by saying, 'I'm moved by witnessing Amy Dowden's performance in the #StrictlyFinal. We need to see her return to #strictly again soon!'

Another person commented: 'The reveal of Amy Dowden was truly unforgettable.'

"Look at @AmyDowden dancing! This is truly amazing to witness. It's bringing tears to my eyes," commented another audience member.

Another person wrote: 'Oh my God, only a minute into #Strictly and I'm in tears watching the stunning #AmyDowden dance.'

One viewer of the show mentioned: 'The lack of a wig on Amy Dowden while dancing gives off an energetic vibe that everyone should have.'

Another person commented: "It's so awesome to witness Amy Dowden perform in the opening routine!!"

Amy decided to withdraw from this year's edition of Strictly Come Dancing as she was engaged in a chemotherapy regime. She finished her treatment in November.

Earlier this week, the celebrity made an appearance on the television program This Morning on the ITV network. During the segment, she openly acknowledged that her battle with cancer is ongoing and not yet resolved.

She had never danced with her fellow professionals until the final, although she had shown up on the show and its spin-off It Takes Two previously.

After witnessing the moment, the audience was overcome with emotion. Multiple individuals expressed their delight on Twitter concerning her appearance in the movie.

The chemotherapy led to neuropathy, which caused a temporary loss of sensation in her hands and feet. This resulted in her landing awkwardly on her foot, which resulted in a metatarsal fracture.

Merely a few weeks after fracturing her foot, Amy was unexpectedly taken to the hospital due to another health setback.

The acclaimed dancer received news of a blood clot in her lung diagnosis, but is currently recuperating successfully thanks to prescribed blood thinning shots.

Amy shared, "I am living day by day at the moment. Even though I was hoping that everything would be fine once I rang that bell, it has not turned out that way. I am facing a lot of mental challenges currently, and this journey is not yet complete."

The thing that brings me the most joy has been removed from my life and I find it to be extremely unfair.

Amy shared her experience battling cancer after being diagnosed in May during Women's Health UK's December featured cover story. This ordeal has had a significant impact on her life.

The performer emphasized that all they desire is to be treated normally. Even if they are wearing a headscarf while taking a walk, they don't want to receive any pity looks or sympathy. They want to be identified as Amy.

At times, individuals may not know the appropriate way to approach the matter. Simply inquire about my well-being, and I will provide a response. There is no need for pity; we are choosing to accept the situation. Show solidarity by remaining resolute with us. Please refrain from providing me with a look of sympathy; it is not required nor desired.

. In May, Amy received the diagnosis of breast cancer, and in July, she had a mastectomy surgery performed.

Amy recently shared a heart-wrenching update, revealing that she had fractured her foot only a few days following the victorious ringing of the bell, which marked the conclusion of her chemotherapy treatment.

Talking about her husband and former dance partner Ben Jones, who has been supporting her since the beginning of her Crohn's diagnosis, she said confidently, "Our bond is unbreakable!"

Ellie Leach, together with her professional dance partner Vito Coppola, made history by becoming the youngest ever winner of Strictly Come Dancing last Saturday.

The young television personality emerged victorious over two additional pairs, including Bobby Brazier and Dianne Buswell, as well as Layton Williams and Nikita Kuzmin.

After being awarded the glitterball trophy, the ex-actor of Coronation Street expressed, "I am truly and honestly in disbelief right now."

"She said to Vito that this time, he is shedding more tears than her."

She said, "This is specially for you, and this one is also for you."

When discussing their victory, Vito expressed, 'This is the perfect finishing touch.'

He looked at Ellie and said, "You've been incredible. You embody the essence of Strictly. You're the one I was talking about when I mentioned a diamond."

Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola were declared the champions of Strictly Come Dancing after an intense final on Saturday.

At the recent competition, the ex-Coronation Street star, aged 22, outperformed Bobby Brazier and Layton Williams. Both pairs showcased their dancing abilities to the judges in three separate performances.

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recently partnered up to form the first-ever same-sex pairing on the popular TV show "Dancing on Ice." This ground-breaking partnership has been well-received by fans and fellow contestants alike, as it represents a step forward in LGBTQ+ representation in mainstream media. Williams, who is known for starring in the West End production of "Everybody's Talking About Jamie," said that it was important for him to showcase the idea that love and dance have no boundaries. Kuzmin, who has previously partnered with heterosexual female celebrities on the show, said that he believes it is important to represent same-sex pairing in a positive and inclusive way. The duo has received high praise for their performances, which have been filled with energy and grace. Their impressive skills on the ice have shown that being a part of the LGBTQ+ community does not limit one's abilities or talent. With their hard work and dedication, Layton and Nikita have become role models for aspiring dancers and members of the LGBTQ+ community alike.

My most preferred dance style is the Argentine Tango, specifically conducted to the tune of "Tattoo" by Loreen. It has earned a perfect score of 40 from me.

The performance of "Friend Like Me" by Ne-Yo in the Show Dance category received a total score of 39, with individual scores of 9, 10, 10, and 10.

The judges picked the Quickstep dance performed to the song "Puttin' On The Ritz" by Gregory Porter, and awarded it a score of 40, with each judge giving a perfect score of 10.

recently announced their engagement on social media. The couple, who have been together for over three years, shared the news with their followers by posting a series of photos showing off Ellie's engagement ring. Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola made a public declaration of their love on social media by revealing their engagement. The two lovebirds have been a couple for more than three years and used photos of Ellie's beautiful engagement ring to break the news to their fans.

My preferred dance is the American Smooth set to the tune "Ain't That A Kick In The Head" by Robbie Williams, and it earned me a perfect score of forty!

The Jennifer Lopez Megamix Show Dance scored an impressive total of 36 points, with each of the four judges giving it a 9 out of 10.

The chosen dance by the judges is the Paso Doble, performed skillfully to the tune of Insomnia by 2WEI. Their score was a combination of four separate scores: 9, 10, 10, and 10, totaling 39 points.

's romance seems to be heating up! The couple was recently spotted out and about, looking very much in love. Bobby, who is the son of model and television personality Jeff Brazier, and Dianne, a professional dancer on the popular show Strictly Come Dancing, were seen holding hands and sharing sweet kisses as they enjoyed a day out in London. It's no secret that the two have been spending a lot of time together lately, with Bobby even accompanying Dianne to rehearsals for Strictly. Fans have been speculating about their relationship status for weeks, with many taking to social media to share their excitement about the potential couple. While neither Bobby nor Dianne have officially confirmed their romance, it's clear that they are enjoying spending time together and have a strong connection. Whether they decide to make things official or keep things low-key, we wish them all the best in their budding romance.

Her top choice dance is the Couple's Choice routine performed to the song "This Woman's Work" by Maxwell. The judges awarded her a score of 39, with 9 points from one judge and 10 points from the other two judges.

The performance titled "La La Land Medley" received high scores from the judges, totaling 39 points with a score of 9 from one judge and 10 from the remaining three judges.

The judges have picked the Samba routine performed to Candi Staton's "Young Hearts Run Free," which received scores of 9, 10, 10, and 10, for a total of 39.

The 2023 edition of the popular TV show "Strictly Come Dancing" began in September and is being presented by Tess Daly (on the right) and Claudia Winkleman (on the left), as they previously did in the last season's final.

This year's series welcomed back the judges, Anton Du Beke, Motsi Mabuse, Shirley Ballas, and Craig Revel Horwood.

The public made the decision on who won Strictly Come Dancing 2023.

Layton and Nikita were leading the competition with a score of 119 points, according to the scoreboard that the judges referred to as a reference.

Bobby and Dianne came in second place, having earned 117 points. Ellie and Vito were right behind them with 115 points, but they were ultimately crowned champions due to the public's support.

Ellie and Vito kicked off the night with a powerful performance of the paso doble dance routine, set to the song Insomnia by 2WEI, which was selected by the judging panel.

The chief judge Shirley Ballas conveyed to Ellie: 'My dear, you are the solitary female participant left and I must say, as you descended the stairs, you confidently flaunted that dress and your total attire was exceptionally perfect.

In my opinion, it is worth mentioning that she was a woman who seemed to be in charge.

Anton Du Beke expressed his admiration by saying "I adore this," while Craig Revel Horwood praised the dance as "exceedingly impressive."

During the final of Strictly Come Dancing, Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola had a touching moment. This came after Ellie made a mistake while performing their second routine.

Ellie and Vito tried to perform several lifts while doing their dance performance to a mix of Jennifer Lopez songs.

During their performance, the partners danced to a medley of Jennifer Lopez's songs and received applause for their efforts. Ellie received recognition for trying a challenging lift even though it didn't quite go as planned.

Craig expressed to Ellie that the last lift was a disappointing situation as the entire dance performance was impeccable before that particular instance.

I believe that's the unique charm of live television, showcasing the uncertainty of taking chances and whether it will yield success or failure.

During their last appearance, they selected a performance from their archive and decided to perform the American smooth dance routine to the tune Ain't That A Kick In The Head in the manner of Robbie Williams.

Following the dance, Anton expressed that he was beginning to feel sentimental. Subsequently, he conveyed his sense of pride to the soap star.

At the performance, Bobby and Dianne did their couple's choice dance routine, which they created as a tribute to Bobby's mother, Jade Goody, who passed away due to cervical cancer in 2009.

During the final episode of Strictly Come Dancing, Bobby Brazier danced in a touching tribute to his mother, Jade Goody, who had passed away. This emotional performance caused his father, Jeff, and brother, Freddie, to break down in tears.

As his dad Jeff, who is a television host and is 44 years old, raised him and his younger sibling Freddie, who is 19 years old, both of them were sitting in the audience and couldn't help but cry.

At the tender age of five, Bobby experienced the loss of Jade, a celebrity from the reality show Big Brother in 2002, due to cervical cancer on the occasion of Mother's Day in March 2009.

Shirley described the dance as 'exceedingly stunning', causing Jeff Brazier, the actor's father, to shed tears.

Additional standout moments of the live final were Layton and Nikita's rapid-paced quickstep set to the tune of "Puttin' On The Ritz." This dance was the initial routine to receive perfect scores from the judges throughout the entire competition.

The only couple in the series who are of the same sex were also given perfect scores for their Argentine tango performed to the song "Tattoo" by Loreen.

In the previous year, Hamza Yassin, who is a wildlife cameraman and presenter, and Jowita Przystal, who is a professional dancer, took home the trophy made of shiny glitterballs.

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Layton expresses his excitement and enthusiasm in participating in the most renowned dance competition in the UK. He is thrilled to showcase his talent in the ballroom and is eager to acquire new dance skills from the seasoned experts. Layton eagerly anticipates the glamour of the competition and is looking forward to wearing sparkling sequins.

Occupation: Actor on Coronation Street TV show.

Ellie is expressing her disbelief that she will be participating in Strictly. For her, it has always been a dream and she is amazed that this dream is finally becoming a reality. This shows that sometimes our aspirations can indeed be fulfilled with hard work and dedication.

Occupation: An actress in the British soap opera, EastEnders, and a model.

Bobby exclaims: "I'm absolutely thrilled to be chosen for the Strictly cast! I'm eager to train like a seasoned dancer and incorporate new moves into my repertoire. Performing for the audience is something I'm really looking forward to."