Strictly’s Amy Dowden: who is she?

The bubbly and beautiful Welsh pro dancer joined the Strictly family in 2017

Strictly pro Amy Dowden

by Brooke Pollock |
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Since joining the family in 2017, Amy Dowden has remained one of Strictly Come Dancing’s most popular professionals amongst the show's die-hard fans. The bubbly and beautiful Welsh pro dancer is so popular that she’s now a presenter, as well as a dancer.

The Strictly star recently made headlines after a heartbreaking cancer diagnosis and has been lauded by fans for her strength and resilience as she battles through it.

Amy Dowden
Amy Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage

Amy has had a roller-coaster two years – just 10 months after the high of tying the knot with her long-term partner, Ben Jones, she was diagnosed with breast cancer. She was forced to pull out of the 2023 Strictly series and in the past year she’s endured a mastectomy, chemotherapy, losing her hair, a sepsis battle and in November she broke her foot – the week before she was set to make a special comeback performance on Strictly.

But despite her health issues, Amy has been more positive than ever, updating fans on her battle and busying herself with filming for series two of her TV show Dare To Dance – which sees Amy teaching would-be performers lacking the confidence to give dancing a go.

Amy recently said, "When I dance, I feel like I can overcome anything.

“It’s something I want more people to experience, I really believe it can change your life.”

How old is Amy Dowden?

Amy is 33 years old. She was born on 10 August 1990.

Has Amy Dowden ever won Strictly Come Dancing?

Despite achieving impressive feats like getting the first 40 of the series for her Jive with partner Karim Zeroual during the 2019 series, she has never taken home the Glitterball trophy.

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - JANUARY 15: Amy Dowden and Karim Zeroual during the Strictly Come Dancing Arena Tour 2020 at Arena Birmingham on January 15, 2020 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Dave J Hogan/Getty Images)

When did Amy Dowden get married?

Amy got married to Ben Jones in 2022.

Who is Amy Dowden's husband?

His name is Ben Jones, and he, like Amy, is a dancer.

The couple have danced together in professional competitions and won the British National Latin Dance together. They also own a dance school in Dudley, West Midlands called Art in Motion. 'Couple goals' is the phrase you're looking for.

Who were Amy Dowden's bridesmaids?

Amy had many of her fellow Strictly cast members out in France with her when the couple got married, including judge Craig Revel Horwood, former Strictly pro Janette Manrara, and her husband Aljaz Skorjanec. Fellow Strictly dancer Dianne Buswell was one of Amy's bridesmaids.

Amy Dowden on living with Crohn's disease

Amy started getting bouts of illness at 11 years old, and eight years later was finally diagnosed with Crohn’s disease.

On her diagnosis, she said, "It was such a relief to finally receive a diagnosis. I just have to look out for the signs, which for me start with swollen eyes. I have learnt to listen to my body, and to notice when things start getting out of tune.

“I know when I need to rest, and when I have to eat simply and drink lots of water. I have always been driven to win, so Crohn's was never going to hold me back.”

Does Amy Dowden have a twin sister?

Yes, she does. Her name is Rebecca, and along with Dianne, she served as a bridesmaid to Amy last year.

Though she doesn’t really do or say much publicly – like her celeb sister – she did post a sweet post about her sister getting married.

She shared a picture from Amy and Ben’s big day on Instagram and wrote, "From day one, we have always been there for each other, from our first day at school to our first dance lesson, to be there to see you win the British Nationals and then go on to be on Strictly Come Dancing.

"However, nothing will top being by your side again and seeing you say "I do". Thank you for choosing me as your Maid of Honour.

What is Amy Dowden's Instagram?

Amy’s Instagram username is @amy_dowden.

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