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Amy Dowden, the professional dancer who had to withdraw from Strictly Come Dancing 2023 due to her breast cancer diagnosis, made a surprise appearance on the show on Saturday night (7 October). The 33-year-old, who has been undergoing chemotherapy treatment, read out the terms and conditions for the public voting in a stunning white sequinned dress. But what caught the attention of many viewers and fans was her decision to show off her bald head, instead of wearing a wig as she had planned. Dowden explained in an Instagram post on Sunday morning (8 October) that she only made up her mind to “brave the bald” at the last minute, thanks to the support and encouragement of her Strictly family. She said that she wanted to use her platform to raise awareness of breast cancer and to inspire others who are going through similar challenges. She also said that it was breast cancer awareness month, which gave her an extra push to do it. She wrote: “There are no words to describe the pure joy and happiness
