Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden has received a standing ovation in an emotional return to the ballroom. The professional dancer, who has been on the hit BBC show since 2017, was notably absent from last year's series after being diagnosed with breast cancer.

Strictly Come Dancing fans were overjoyed after Amy Dowden returned to the dancefloor on a full-time basis. The professional dancer was absent from the BBC show last year as she recovered from breast cancer, though she did occasionally return to the studio throughout the 21st series.

Strictly Come Dancing dancer Amy Dowden opens up about her return to the series following her cancer diagnosis last year, where she reveals her excitement to be back on the show with JLS star JB Gill.

Amy Dowden has been left in disbelief as she was given a huge update away from her much-welcomed return to the ballroom. It was a big weekend for the Strictly Come Dancing star as she made an official return to the show.