STRICTLY Come Dancing star Amy Dowden broke down in tears as she admitted feeling “robbed of 2023” following her cancer battle.
The 33-year-old “experienced rock bottom” when she was diagnosed with breast cancer and had to have surgery and chemotherapy.
It meant she was not able to compete on the dancefloor alongside her fellow pros.
Refusing to be beaten, Amy has vowed to win the BBC show next year when she makes her epic comeback.
Writing on Instagram, Amy said: “Last day of 2023! I’m sure I’m not the only one but actually finding it hard looking at others post of the past year.
“I’m sure I’m not alone and that’s why I wanted to put something. I feel I was robbed of the year I had planned and reflecting for me makes me upset and angry.
“But later I’m going to make myself look through my camera roll and remember all the good times, the amazing opportunities I had, family time but also taking time to realise I learnt the most this year.
“Experienced rock bottom, felt I lost my identity and dancing BUT became a stronger, braver person who I’m taking forward with me to 2024.
“For those struggling to reflect today remember it’s ok.
“I feel much better after a little cry this morning and blessed to be celebrating with friends round tonight the GOOD BYE to 2023!
“Sending love and hugs to those that need it! (And please) as it’s the last day of 2023 why not #checkyourchests.”
Amy added: “After having a mastectomy, chemotherapy, fertility treatment, the lot, I am now finally looking ahead to 2024 and I’ve just got a good feeling it’s going to be my year and hopefully, I’m (going to) get that Glitterball and I’m going to bring it back to Wales because a Welsh professional dancer’s never won the show.”
