Overview

• The pre-recorded Strictly Come Dancing launch airs Saturday, September 20, revealing Dowden’s celebrity partner as she rejoins the pro lineup after missing 2023 and withdrawing in 2024 with a foot injury.
• Dowden has unveiled Breast Cancer Uncovered, a five-part series made with surgeon Naren Basu and the Birmingham Breast Group covering diagnosis, genetics, recovery, diet, reconstruction and life after treatment.
• Recent checks show no sign of disease, with clinicians advising that an official all-clear typically follows a multi-year monitoring period for her hormone-driven cancer.
• Marking two years since shaving her head during chemotherapy, she shared an emotional reflection on taking control during treatment and thanked supporters.
• She says the experience has reshaped her outlook on work and life, and she is open to future presenting opportunities alongside dancing.