Overview
- The Strictly Come Dancing professional told followers she is resting at home with a drain in after successful surgery and is cheering the show on from her sofa.
- She previously reassured fans that doctors expect a straightforward recovery following the procedure.
- Strictly colleagues, including Claudia Winkleman and Joanne Clifton, posted messages of support in response to her update.
- Dowden has said her 2021 Strictly pairing with Tom Fletcher led to charity work with Coppafeel and prompted the self-check that detected her breast lump.
- She missed attending the National Television Awards due to filming, her documentary was nominated but did not win, and she and partner Thomas Skinner were the first couple eliminated this series.