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Strictly Come Dancing star Janette Manrara has wished professional dancer Amy Dowden a ‘speedy recovery’ amid her surgery news Having returned to the BBC series earlier this year, where she competed with Thomas Skinner, Amy revealed on Monday (November 3) that she’s having a second mastectomy performed this week. Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2023, Amy previously underwent a single mastectomy and chemotherapy treatment after discovering a lump while preparing for her honeymoon with her husband Ben Jones. Taking to Instagram to break the news , Amy said that the surgery was the next step following a recent appointment and wasn’t to treat a new cancer. Sharing a statement on Instagram, she wrote: "As you all know I’ve always been very open about my health and the care I receive. “So I’d like to start by being clear that what I am about to share is not to treat a new cancer diagnosis. "However, following a recent appointment with my incredible medical team, we’ve decided that I’ll be having another mastectomy this week.” Amy added: “They’re confident that, all going well, I can expect a straightforward recovery. Once I have healed I look forward to rejoining my Strictly family." On Wednesday night’s edition of It Takes Two, presenter Janette Manrara introduced a clip of Amy discussing some of her Strictly memories. Following the segment, where she reflected on competing with the likes of McFly's Tom Fletcher, Janette took a moment to wish Amy well. She told viewers: “Amy in that pink dress and that group number was one of my favourite Strictly moments ever. “You may have seen the news this week that Amy will be undergoing surgery. From everyone at It Takes Two we want to wish Amy a speedy recovery. “It's a privilege to relive some of the unforgettable moments you’ve given us so far.” During her reflective video package, Amy looked back on returning to Strictly last year alongside JLS member JB Gill . “I was back full force, it was like a strong, powerful, sexy and determined Amy. I was dressed in hot pink to represent breast cancer. “All my family were in the audience. I remember my parents crying their eyes out. It was the first time they watched me since everything. “Amy was back where she belongs, Amy’s home. My Strictly memories is something that will stay close in my heart forever,” she said
