Amy Dowden hopes to return to 'Strictly Come Dancing' later this year, after admitting it was "so cruel" not being able to take part in last year's series.
Amy Dowden hopes to return to Strictly Come Dancing later this year
The 33-year-old pro dancer, who was diagnosed with breast cancer last year, was recently declared cancer-free after a nine-month battle with the disease.
Amy, who underwent several rounds of chemotherapy and a mastectomy, was too unwell to compete in last year's series, but she has set her sights on returning to the dancefloor later this year.
Speaking on 'BBC Breakfast', she said: "This is the longest I've never danced for since May, so I need to get my body back into it.
"Obviously my body has been through so much with chemo so it's building up gradually, but I've missed it so much."
Amy returned to the 'Strictly' studio last year to support her fellow pro dancers, but admitted it was "bittersweet" because she couldn't compete for the Glitterball Trophy herself.
She said: "I used to go and support them and it was bittersweet.
"I was supporting my best friends, but I didn’t want anything more than to be on that dancefloor. It was so cruel.
"So that’s the aim, is that they’ll have me back, to be back on that dancefloor with my best friends doing what I love most later this year."
Last week, Amy took to social media to tell her followers she was cancer-free.
She wrote on Instagram: "NO EVIDENCE OF DISEASE! Words I dreamed of! My biggest accomplishment yet!
"I won’t be getting the all clear for 5 years especially with a hormone fed cancer. But it was all worth it. Words I never thought I’d hear at one point.
"So grateful for all the care I received and continue to have.
"To my husband, family and friends who supported me unconditionally and to you guys! Thank you! (sic)"
Amy will still need to undergo treatment, but she's now looking forward to the future with a renewed sense of optimism.
She said: "I will still need a monthly injection for 5 years and regular check ups.
"Chemo and this past year has certainly took its toll on my body both physically and mentally, so I’ll be taking the next few months to heal and recover.
"I have so much to strive and live for, and so grateful for another chance at life! Something I know not all get. I certainly see life differently and my life has changed forever!
"Cancer affects too many so I will continue to do all I can to raise awareness and make sure I get as many as I can to #checkthemselves.
"It’s time to look ahead after what’s been the toughest year, and one I certainly didn’t expect!
"Dance floor I’m coming for you! Welsh love, always Amy x (sic)"