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Strictly’s Amy Dowden denies she was paired with Thomas Skinner to ‘protect her health’

Welsh dancer was paired with controversial ‘Apprentice’ star when she returned to competition after cancer treatment

The Independent UK · May 28

Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe announced as new Strictly Come Dancing hosts

The trio will present the 2026 edition of Strictly Come Dancing following the departure of Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman

The Guardian - UK · May 19

BBC issues statement on Thomas Skinner’s Question Time payment row

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The Independent UK · Mar 30

Amy Dowden thanks Strictly Come Dancing for helping her in the ‘darkest of times’

‘I was so proud when I was going through chemo and I could see the joy it was bringing to people,’ says the professional dancer

The Independent UK · Feb 3

Amy Dowden praises Strictly for help amid ‘tough times’ after cancer diagnosis

The Welsh dancer, 35, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2023.

Evening Standard · Feb 2

Thomas Skinner: I didn’t return for Strictly final as it was not fair on others

The 34-year-old and his professional partner Amy Dowden were the first pair to be eliminated from the BBC dance show last October.

Evening Standard · Jan 13

Thomas Skinner breaks down in tears in front of Lord Sugar in The Apprentice reunion

Thomas Skinner broke down in tears in front of Lord Alan Sugar as the pair reunited in The Celebrity Apprentice on Monday (29 December).

The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2025

Melanie Blatt says she was out of her comfort zone filming Strictly Christmas special

The former All Saints singer is one of the six celebrities competing in this year’s festival special

The Independent UK · Dec 23, 2025

Zoe Ball’s dad claims she’s in the running for Strictly Come Dancing role – and reveals when BBC will decide

Paddy McGuinness and Stacey Dooley are also believed to be on the BBC’s shortlist

The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2025

Amy Dowden ‘gutted’ Thomas Skinner missed Strictly Come Dancing final

The former ‘Apprentice’ star announced his decision to miss the final in an extraordinary social media post

The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2025