Claudia Winkleman hopes for Amy Dowden’s return ‘very soon’ to Strictly dance floor

Dowden has been forced to leave the series, after making a much-awaited return following treatment for breast cancer.

Claudia Winkleman has sent a heartfelt message to Amy Dowden as she hoped the Strictly Come Dancing pro would return “very soon”.

It comes as a huge blow to Dowden who had been working hard to build up her strength to dance again following her treatment for breast cancer in 2023, which meant she was unable to compete in last year’s Strictly.