Amy Dowden says cancer battle made her Celebrity Hunted win sweeter

Winning Celebrity Hunted has given Strictly star Amy Dowden back her confidence after her cancer journey. The 36-year-old dancer shared a joint victory with Brian and Lucy Conley in the Channel 4 show, raising money for Stand Up To Cancer. Dowden said the win made her feel she can now achieve anything, having been diagnosed with breast cancer in May 2023.

By BriefTea Editorial · 28 August 2026 at 17:11

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