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BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Amy Dowden shares shaved head in dance but fans say background detail 'stole show'

Amy, who has a Birmingham dance school, is missing this year's series amid her chemo treatment.

BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Amy Dowden shares shaved head in dance but fans say background detail 'stole show'
BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Amy Dowden shares shaved head in dance but fans say background detail 'stole show'

BBC Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden has bravely shared her new shaved head in a sweet post with her family as they did a flashdance in the garden during her cancer battle. Amy, who has a Birmingham dance school, is missing this year's series amid her chemo treatment.

BBC Strictly Come Dancing pro Amy wrote: "When @diannebuswell sends you reel ideas! Fair play dad @richard_dowden you steal the show here with your performance and energy #showman ! This brought so much fun to the day! As dancing always does #bravetheshave #breastcancer #chemo #family #lovedones #bringinglighttooursituation #itiswhatitis #cancer #canceryoung #letsdance #takingcontrol."


Dianne Buswell said: "@richard_dowden it’s a 10 from me." She added: "yessssssss - look at you all." Cloud Nine said: "We absolutely love this @amy_dowden. Full of positivity and a special shout out to @richard_dowden - you rock!" Gillian Dowden said: "So glad I hid behind Rebecca."


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Carol wrote: "Sorry Amy, I know I should have been watching you, but your Dad is a legend. Well done sweetheart. Get well." C said: "Oh my God what a team. You should do these more often. Brilliant. Beautiful Amy and that incredible smile. Nothing is going to stop the Welsh Warrior Queen."

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Hayland said: "Omg you rock that new style you have one of those amazing face full of beautiful features that you can rock any style" Mrs Loves said: "Oh your Dad!!!! I love him. He gives me Jeremy Vine vibes. The song is so apt. It is what it is. I'm glad that dancing is still giving you small pockets of joy x"

Anna said: "Ah this is the cutest and i love it! Keep the suggestions coming @diannebuswell - and you’re so right @richard_dowden definitely stole the spotlight here - made me laugh so much guys. Love seeing you Amy." Kat said: "Love this so much!! Well done you for rocking the bald!! It will inspire so many."

Angelina said: "This has made my day!! Look at you go." Sharing a clip last week, Amy shared her shaved head and said: "Since taking control, I feel I can now see the finish line. This for me was a hurdle I couldn’t even bring myself to think or speak about. I’ve done it and I’ve also crossed the half way chemo line! I'm feeling empowered and positive!"

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