Strictly's Gorka Marquez shares support for 'warrior' Amy Dowden amid cancer battle

Gorka Marquez has told his fiancee Gemma Atkinson that she's 'lost the plot' as she required his assistance before he left for the next Strictly Come Dancing live show. The Hits Radio host took to social media to reveal how she'd been 'inspired' by an unlikely source after opening up about her post-partum recovery.

Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden has said going through treatment for breast cancer has resulted in the “toughest year” of her life. The 33-year-old appeared on the Stand Up To Cancer live show on Channel 4 at the Francis Crick Institute to celebrate a decade of the appeal for Cancer Research UK.

Strictly Come Dancing sweetheart Amy Dowden has emotionally revealed how undergoing treatment for breast cancer has resulted in the “toughest year” of her life. The pro dancer, 33, appeared on the Stand Up To Cancer live show at the Francis Crick Institute to celebrate a decade of the appeal for Cancer Research UK.

Gemma Atkinson was left surprised by her fiance Gorka Marquez's comments as they spoke about her recent C-section. The Strictly Come Dancing star joined his partner on the latest episode of her podcast, The Overshare with Gemma Atkinson.

Strictly Come Dancing pro Amy Dowden has shared a heartfelt update on her cancer battle, expressing her disappointment at not being able to attend an event in her hometown. She said: "Snuggled up rrrrready for tonight's @bbcstrictly results show! Always love Halloween week on strictly (although very different watching from the sofa, but still a brilliant show and so proud of all my fabulous fellow pros).

Strictly Come Dancing stars have sent their best wishes to Amanda Abbington after she revealed why she left the competition.

Strictly Come Dancing professional Amy Dowden delighted fans during Saturday’s live show as she took a break from her gruelling cancer treatment to step into the studio and cheer her on her co-stars. Dressed in a stunning pink dress and sporting her stylish wig, Amy, 33, looked phenomenal as she smiled from ear to ear while engaging with banter backstage with her Strictly pals.Taking to social media, viewers at home shared their joy at seeing her again, with one writing: "It’s so lovely to see you where you belong on a Saturday night. Keep going girl.

Amy Dowden has shared her heartbreak at having to watch Strictly Come Dancing from the sidelines amid her breast cancer battle. The 33 year old was a professional dancer on the BBC series from 2017 to 2022, before she was diagnosed with grade three aggressive breast cancer, which she announced publicly in May 2023. On Friday, 20 October, Amy appeared on ITV's Loose Women, where she chatted openly to panelists Nadia Sawalha, Denise Welch, Judi Love and Jane Moore.

Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden looked in bright spirits as she enjoyed a romantic brunch date with her husband Ben Jones as she gave an update on her health amid her battle with breast cancer.

Gorka Marquez made a much-welcomed return to the Strictly Come Dancing ballroom during the latest results show despite being axed from the competition. The Spanish dancer said a sad farewell last weekend when he and celebrity dance partner Nikita Kanda were the second couple to be eliminated.

Gorka Marquez has opened up about his gruelling schedule as he juggles Strictly Come Dancing training and rehearsals as well as being a father-of-two.

Strictly Come Dancing star Gorka Marquez shared details of an 'exclusive' group he and some of his co-stars are part of. The dancer, who unfortunately left the competition during week three with celebrity dance partner Nikita Kanda, was opening up about juggling the show and being a new dad-of-two.

Helen Skelton has opened up about her marriage split as she recalled a question she was asked by her Strictly Come Dancing partner Gorka Marquez. The Countryfile star and her rugby player announced in April last year (2022) that they were "no longer a couple".

Fans have said 'sorry' to Gorka Marquez as he shared one of his first updates since his exit from Strictly Come Dancing. The Spanish dancer and his celebrity dance partner Nikita Kanda were eliminated from the dance competition on Sunday (October 8) following week three of the 2023 series.

Gorka Marquez was quick to send a sweet message to his 'partner' Nikita Kanda as she opened up about her exit from Strictly Come Dancing. The couple faced elimination for the second consecutive week on the BBC show after their movie week jive on Saturday night.

Gemma Atkinson was seen swapping Gorka Marquez for his Strictly Come Dancing co-star as they posed for a smiling snap at the Pride of Britain Awards. The Hits Radio host was finally reunited with her fiance after four weeks apart due to him working on the BBC One dance contest.

Janette Manrara had three words for her Strictly Come Dancing co-star Amy Dowden as they reunited for an evening at the Pirde of Britain Awards. The show's former professional dancer took to Instagram with a snap of herself and Amy twinning in pink for the emotional event.

Strictly Come Dancing viewers were swooning over Gorka Marquez on Sunday night as the professional dancer channelled Ryan Gosling's Ken for a Barbie-themed routine.

Brave Amy Dowden has broken her silence to say she "embraced the bald" after she appeared on Strictly Come Dancing without a wig amid her breast cancer battle.The professional dancer made a surprise return on Saturday night's live Movie Week show, 7 October, to read the voting terms and conditions. She's recently been seen wearing wigs, after shaving her head due to hair loss from chemotherapy treatment.

Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden has made a heartwarming return to the live show tonight (October 7) amid her cancer battle. Brave Amy stunned in a floor-length white sequin gown as she was invited onto the BBC hit dancing show to read the terms and conditions.