Strictly Come Dancing stars pay heartfelt tribute to Amy Dowden while accepting award at NTAs amid her ongoing breast cancer battle [Video]

Updated 21:00 EDT 05 Sep 2023

The Strictly Come Dancing crew paid a heartfelt tribute to Amy Dowden during the National Television Awards on Tuesday amid her breast cancer battle.

The professional dancer, 33, is unable to participate as a dancer in the new series after she began her chemotherapy treatment in August after she was diagnosed with breast cancer earlier this year.

However, she did attend the NTAs at London’s 02 alongside her fellow pro dancers and joined them on stage when the show won the Talent Show award.

Former contestant and new It Takes Two host Fleur East gave Amy a special shoutout during the acceptance speech saying: ‘Of course the Strictly professional dancers.

‘It’s extra special because we are joined by the fabulous Amy Dowden on stage who looks absolutely incredible.’