Amy Dowden, a Strictly Come Dancing star, made a demand to the BBC after celebrating her ‘greatest success yet’ following cancer treatment.
The Welsh dancer, 33, has begged the broadcaster to launch her reality show days after revealing on Instagram that there was no longer any trace of sickness in her body.
Amy expressed her hope that Dare to dancing, commissioned by BBC Wales, will be taken up by BBC One so that ‘the entire of the UK may enjoy my passion of dancing.’
In the show, which was taped after she was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer, she trains and inspires aspiring dancers to perform a routine in front of their unsuspecting friends and family.
Speaking about the second series of Dare To Dance, Amy pleaded: ‘I would love for BBC One to pick up Dare To Dance and go to the whole of the UK to share my joy of dance.’
Continuing to share her hopes and dreams for the show, she added to The Mirror: ‘Fingers crossed that we get a third series commissioned.
‘After having my dancing taken away from me in the last few months, I’m ready to dig deeper into it now.’
The second season of Dare to Dance has a Wrexham FC-obsessed couple getting married, as well as a guest appearance by It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia writer Rob McElhenney, who co-owns the team with Hollywood actor Ryan Reynolds.
Throughout the four-part series, Amy meets a young lady who gave up dancing after losing her sight and confidence, a fireman with a secret passion of dance, and two friends planning to dance at a Windrush Day celebration.
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Amy, who has been constantly updating her fans on her cancer treatment, recently announced on social media that she is disease-free.
Alongside a picture of herself with her arms in the air and a huge grin on her face, she wrote: ‘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.
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- a new lump or area of thickened tissue in either breast that was not there before
- a change in the size or shape of one or both breasts
- a discharge of fluid from either of your nipples
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‘So grateful for all the care I received and continue to have. To my family and friends who supported me unconditionally and to you guys! Thank you! 💖🙏’
Amy explained that she will ‘still need a monthly injection for five 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,’ she explained.
‘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!’
She concluded: ‘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.’
She was inundated with messages of support from her fans and Strictly co-stars, with Dianne Buswell commenting: ‘Best news to come this year and it’s just the begging of the good stuff ! i told you this is your year my girl and i am cheering you on with every bone in my body GO AMY you super star [sic]’.
Amy was just in the hospital last week, according to her recent health report, and she was taken to a respiratory unit for treatment.
Sharing a photo of herself wearing an oxygen mask, she penned on Instagram: ‘So last week didn’t exactly go to plan!
‘Feeling much better now and still taking it easy. But can’t thank the NHS and the care I received on respiratory unit enough!’
She also thanked her husband and family for ‘dropping everything’ to spend ‘endless hours next to my bed’.
In January, the popular Strictly pro reflected on everything she’s been through, including a mastectomy.
She’s also had blood clots, infections, and a fractured foot.
Amy described her experience travelling to Grenada in the Caribbean with her husband after undergoing eight rounds of chemotherapy.
Of embracing the changes her body has experienced, she said positively: ‘I’ve got a new body, I’ve got scars, but I think it’s something that I’ve got to learn over time I’m going to accept, it’s not going to just happen overnight.
‘I’m being put into situations that I wasn’t at home, having to put a bikini on, being all exposed in summer wear than at home wrapped up in jumpers, jeans and boots.
‘Hopefully, it’s only going to get progressively better!’
Macmillan cancer support
If you or someone you care about has been diagnosed with cancer, Macmillan can offer support and information.
You can contact their helpline on 0808 808 00 00 (7 days a week from 8am to 8pm), use their webchat service, or visit their site for more information.
