Amy Dowden reveals she has broken her foot days after finishing chemo – meaning she has been ruled out of Strictly appearances: ‘This is what has kept me going the past few months’

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

The professional dancer, 33, who has been appearing on several episodes of Strictly Come Dancing this series, has been ruled out of the show following the fracture.

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.

She wrote: ‘Not the week I was hoping for since finishing chemo. Port out but unfortunately gained a boot for a fractured foot.

‘Absolutely gutted and heartbroken as this means the plans for me to dance in the Strictly Ballroom this year are no longer possible.

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

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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

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

‘This is what has kept me going the past few months. 2023 is certainly not my year, roll on 2024 I say!’

Amy announced earlier this year that she could no longer compete on the show following her chemotherapy therapy.

While she has not been performing, Amy has appeared on several occasions as a guest on the programme with her former co-stars.

It means Amy won’t be able to appear on the show during it’s iconic Blackpool week this weekend.

Amy received a wealth of support from her celebrity pals in the comments section, including Amanda Abbington who quit the show earlier in the series.

Amanda wrote: ‘Sending you the most love!!! Rest up beautiful girl.’

Dianne Buswell, wrote: ‘Next year is yours!!!’

Alan Carr, said: ‘Nooo!! Bloody Hell Amy!!’

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.

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Reaction: Amy received a wealth of support from her celebrity pals in the comments section, including Amanda Abbington who quit the show earlier in the series

‘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

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

Amy, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in May, and underwent a mastectomy in July, admitted the ‘relief is like no other’.

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

The dancer was all smiles 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 opened up about completing chemotherapy and thanked everyone for their support.

She penned: ‘Still can’t believe I had my last chemo on Thursday. The relief is like no other. But I couldn’t have got through it without these guys.

‘Honestly the Sheldon unit truly are real heroes. Selfless, hardworking, caring team who puts all their patients first and for me always kept me at ease when I would have my melt downs, doubts and worries oh and of course listen to all my stories ( mainly dancing). Will forever be grateful to you all!

‘But also my family and friends. You know who you are. The chemo club, to helping Ben and myself out with anything and everything. My parents for coming to stay and help every session.

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

‘My toughest journey yet but I did it. Honestly so many to thank but it’s so appreciated. All your love and support throughout this stage has been utterly amazing and I’ll never be able to thank you enough.’

Ahead of the big day Amy admitted she had been ‘crying all morning’ as she arrived for her eighth and final round of chemo with her husband Ben.

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, found a lump in her right breast in April, a day before she and her husband Ben Jones jetted off for a belated honeymoon to the Maldives after their wedding last July.

‘It’s chemo number 8! The last one! We are finally here. I’ve cried all morning!’ Amy told her Instagram followers alongside a photo of her and Ben about to enter the hospital.

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

Surprise: The dancer was all smiles 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

Family: The BBC star admitted it was her ‘toughest journey yet’ as she opened up about completing chemotherapy and thanked everyone for their support

Sweet: Amy’s family surprised her with a cake which had the breast cancer pink ribbon printed on top

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Amazing: She penned: ‘Still can’t believe I had my last chemo on Thursday. The relief is like no other. But I couldn’t have got through it without these guys

‘Right an afternoon of chemo and then I’m so lucky and grateful to be able to ring that bell! Will never take it for granted! Thank you to the incredible Sheldon Unit! You are all amazing #nhs, all #trueheroes Right here goes! See you all later.’

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

‘32,35 and 26 when all diagnosed with breast cancer so please this is a note from us three to check your chest! Cancer doesn’t discriminate! Our wish to you all is the remember to monthly check! @kiimmbo.6 @kimberley_banfield’ Amy wrote alongside the momentous photo.

Amy confirmed last week that she would be completing chemotherapy, but explained she was facing further treatment.

Speaking in an Instagram video, Amy explained: ‘Four weeks after the last chemo, I have my MRI scan and then I find out if I need more surgery – or if I’m done.’

She added ‘well, I’m kind of not done, because for five years – I was a bit gutted when I found this out – I have to go back to the chemo ward.’

‘Obviously, I love all the nurses there, they’re incredible, the whole team are – but I have to go back and have an injection once a month. It’s either that, or have my ovaries removed, which I obviously don’t want.’