Strictly Come Dancing pro Amy Dowden shares health update after missing tour shows

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31 Jan 2022, 17:22

Don’t worry Strictly fans! Professional dancer Amy Dowden has shed some light on why she missed out on some Live Tour dates.

Amy did not take part in some of the Manchester Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour shows recently, leaving fans worried. 

To reassure her followers, Amy shared two selfies, one all glammed up ready for the stage next to another from a hospital bed, and gave a candid look behind the scenes of life with Crohn’s Disease. 

In her lengthy post, Amy explained: “The one pic is me all ready to dance the following is literally a few hours later. Just want to help spread the awareness of hidden chronic illnesses. 

“I know we get so many comments oh you look fine, on the outside yes, but not the inside. Comments why do you push yourself? Well, I wouldn’t do anything in life if I spent the whole time worrying if I might get a flare up. I’ve always said it won’t define me!”

“To me, my condition is at it’s cruellest when it takes me away from my biggest passion, dancing!”

Amy then went on to thank her Strictly cast, particularly the ‘strapping male dancers’ who helped carry her in her time of need.

She continued: “To the entire @strictlycomedancinglive team, thank you!Thank you for the Incredible care I received in Manchester hospital and biggest thanks to all the fans who have sent such beautiful messages! 

“I’m feeling SO MUCH BETTER and I’ll be back dancing with the gang, living the dream before you know it!”

It’s not the first time Amy has been so candid with her life with a chronic illness. 

She previously won a BAFTA for her documentary ‘Strictly Amy: Crohns & Me’ and revealed back in November how she had to live with Strictly parter Tom Fletcher after a bad flare up.

Only a few weeks into the 19th series of Strictly Come Dancing, Amy was hospitalised and temporarily stayed with Tom and wife Giovanna, who helped her recover before hitting the dance floor once again. 

It sounds like fans hoping to catch a glimpse of Amy on the ballroom floor during Strictly’s Live Tour will be pleased by the update. The show continues in Sheffield this week before moving on to Liverpool.