Strictly star Amy Dowden often keeps her fans up to date in her battle against cancer.
Amy, who was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer last May, recently shared her ‘biggest accomplishment yet’. Scans have shown there’s “no evidence” of cancer.
Now, she has some more joyous news and it involves landing a huge new role on the telly.
Amy Dowden lands huge new daytime TV role
Revealed in the Mirror, Amy has landed a job on popular daytime programme – Lorraine. She told the publication: “I’m delighted to join the Lorraine family and can’t wait to be part of the brilliant team of presenters on the show. It’s been a tough year but this is something I’m so excited about and can’t wait to get started.”
We’re thrilled to have Amy join the Lorraine family.
Meanwhile, Lorraine agreed: “We’re thrilled to have Amy join the Lorraine family.”
Amy Dowden is Lorraine’s newest presenter
Hosted by beloved Lorraine Kelly, insiders explained that the show will see Amy do celebrity interviews, behind the scenes clips and on-set interviews.
Speaking to Lorraine on the show today, Amy added: “What a difference just a couple of months makes.”
The amazing news comes after Lorraine recently opened up about the tragic loss of her colleague and friend, Hannah Hawkins, who passed away due to breast cancer.
Chatting in Woman & Home’s March edition, Lorraine gave readers an insight into the loss. She explained: “Recently, we lost one of the Lorraine team, Hannah. I knew Hannah was really bad, but while somebody’s alive, you think there’s hope.
“Until there isn’t. She’d just had a wee baby. There are no platitudes to make that better. It’s really hard when somebody so young and full of life is not here.”
Read more: Amy Dowden shares future on Strictly this year following cancer battle as she admits ‘struggle’
Amy’s latest cancer news
Amy rang the bell as she finished her cancer treatment in November. The star also shared that latest scans have shown “no evidence” of cancer. She gushed on Instagram: “Words I dreamed of! My biggest accomplishment yet!”
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Amy recently explained to social media: “I won’t be getting the all clear for five years – especially with a hormone-fed cancer – but it was all worth it.”
Speaking on Lorraine, she added: “I can’t stop smiling. I’ve had a lot of bone pain in my shoulder and I do have impingement there, but at least it’s not cancer. I was so worried that it had spread to the bones. I’ve got this spring in my step, a smile on my face.
“I’ve got another shot of life. I’m so grateful and happy and I wake up every day and say thank you because not everyone gets to do it.”
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