Strictly Come Dancing star Carlos Gu opened up about Amy Dowden’s well being challenges and defined why the title of their tour has private significance
Amy Dowden has saved followers updated about her well being(Image: BBC/ It Takes Two)
Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden can be again on stage later this yr, following latest years of well being challenges. Fans are hoping to see her return to the BBC present, however whereas that has but to be confirmed, she will be able to at present be seen alongside Carlos Gu on their Reborn 2.0 tour.
Speaking in regards to the title of the present, Carlos defined that it displays each of their private challenges.
Discussing the tour on Kate Thornton’s White Wine Question Time podcast, Kate requested: “It’s about rebirths isn’t it, why was that so important for you both? Because, obviously, Amy has her own story of ongoing challenges, God love her.”
In response, the 33-year-old said: “I do know, this girl, she is so robust.” Kate went on to say that through the Strictly star’s battles with Crohn’s disease and breast cancer, she “doesn’t cease battling, attempting and dancing”.
Praising his co-star, he replied: “No by no means, she’s so optimistic.” Amy was diagnosed with hormone-related breast cancer in 2023 and has since undergone chemotherapy and a mastectomy.
She recently said there is no evidence of disease following treatment, although she continues to undergo regular check-ups and ongoing medical care.
In an emotional update shared on Instagram last month, Amy informed followers she was feeling “happier, stronger and extra assured than ever”. She added as part of her lengthy statement: “I’m so pleased with how far I’ve come.
“Almost one million people are living with or beyond breast cancer in the UK. Share your #ThisIsMeNow story and help show the true reality of breast cancer.”
Previously addressing her battle with Crohn’s illness, a lifelong situation that may have an effect on individuals in several methods, she stated: “I’ve learnt to hearken to my physique, and to note when issues begin getting out of tune.
“I do know once I must relaxation, and when I’ve to eat merely and drink a number of water.”
As for Carlos, he said he chose the name Reborn for the tour after starting a new life in the UK in 2022.
The dancer moved from China to compete on Strictly Come Dancing, which he went on to win with Karen Carney last year.
“I realised that being on this nation after three years, how a lot it has modified me inside out, how a lot it modified me bodily and the way I see myself,” he shared.
Having adapted to his new life as a TV star in a new country, the professional dancer said he has finally discovered “who I actually wish to be”.
In the same podcast, Carlos was asked about his future on the show, following the news that some of his co-stars had been dropped from the line-up.
He said: “I do know we have heard, we have all seen the information however nothing confirmed by the BBC but, so we’re ready. I feel they’ll make the ultimate announcement for all of the forged.
“But like I said, being in a position not knowing if you’re going to stay or not is scary. We work so hard in our lives, but those things are out of your hands.”
Amy and Carlos seem on James Martin’s Saturday Morning right now at 10.30am on ITV and ITVX
