Strictly’s Amy Dowden enjoys a sweet brunch date with her husband as she debuts stunning new wig after shaving her hair
Amy Dowden enjoyed a sweet date with her husband Ben on Wednesday as she debuted a new wig after shaving off her hair amid her cancer diagnosis.
The Strictly Come Dancing pro, 33, was told she had breast cancer in May and underwent a mastectomy before doctors revealed she was also battling another form of cancer and would need further treatment.
Ben, who has been supporting Amy throughout her treatment, treated Amy to food on Wednesday morning and the dancer shared several photos on Instagram.
Smiling as she enjoyed a smoothie, she looked stunning in tousled strawberry hair.
Amy completed her autumn look with a floral dress and a black knitted headband, which covered her coat.
Treat: Amy Dowden, 33, enjoyed a sweet date with her husband Ben on Wednesday as she debuted a new wig after shaving off her hair due to her cancer diagnosis
Sweet: Ben, who has been supporting Amy throughout her treatment, treated Amy to food on Wednesday morning and the dancer shared a few photos
Amy and Ben got married in July 2022 and waited a year to go on their honeymoon, but just a day before they flew to the Maldives, Amy found a lump on her breast.
She wrote the post: ‘When you have a good time and your husband treats you to brunch.’
Glittering star Amy returned to Strictly for one night only last Saturday to support her co-stars in her first TV appearance since shaving her head following chemotherapy.
She previously revealed that she would cry herself to sleep at night as she watched her hair fall onto her pillow.
Last month, she shared a heartbreaking video of herself being shaved by loved ones.
The star broke down in tears before embracing the brave step she took while looking at herself in the mirror.
Amy said that although it was difficult, it was empowering to take control and she now looks forward to her hair growing back rather than the heartache of losing it.
Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas has insisted Amy will return to the show next year after taking a break from the current series.
Dating: She wrote the post: ‘When you have a good day and your husband treats you to brunch’
Return: Sparkle-toed star Amy returned to Strictly for one night only last Saturday to support her co-stars in her first televised appearance since shaving her head
Pals: Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas insisted Amy will return to the show next year after taking a break from the current series (Shirley pictured last week)
The professional ballroom dancer, 63, has known Amy since she was a child because she was her teacher and kept in touch with Amy while she was undergoing treatment.
Shirley said The mirror: “I know her struggle as I knew her as a little girl and she will be back on that show next year.
‘We love her, we miss her. She’s very creative, she’s so positive when you’re on tour with her, she’s encouraging.’
She added: ‘I send her flowers, notes and letters and tell her what’s going on.’