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The Irish Sun
6 days ago
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Amy Dowden says she's ‘stronger than ever' ahead of Strictly return after breast cancer battle and being forced to quit
STRICTLY star Amy Dowden said she's feeling "stronger than ever" as she prepares for return to the show after battling breast cancer. The professional dancer, 34, revealed in May 2023, before . 4 Amy Dowden said she's feeling 'stronger than ever' after her cancer battle Credit: Splash 4 Amy was told by doctors that she had aggressive stage three breast cancer in 2023 Credit: BBC 4 The dancer said she experienced the 'hardest time' after ringing the bell Credit: BBC , who joined Strictly Come Dancing in 2017, needed a mastectomy and underwent chemotherapy and was unable to compete with a celebrity partner on Strictly in 2023. But now the ballroom star has said she's feeling "stronger" amid her ongoing recovery from cancer as well as the foot injury she sustained last year which forced her to quit that series. Amy will be returning to Strictly later this year for the new series and has recently been filming Channel 4 show Celebrity Hunted with best pal and fellow Strictly pro Carlos Gu. Despite her health being in a better place now, the dancer admitted she had experienced the "hardest time" after she completed her cancer treatment. READ MORE ON STRICTLY "I was so lucky with my friends and family; they rallied around us, but there's so many people who told me they didn't hear from anybody after they rang their bell - they thought they were fine," Amy told the Mail. "But little do they know, that's the hardest time, because that's when you've had all your chemo, that's when you're really struggling to walk up the stairs and really feeling the impact of a cancer treatment and diagnosis." In May, Amy revealed she was at the She revealed she was at the hospital to have scans to make sure her cancer hasn't returned. Most read in News TV Sharing the moment, the dancer posted a picture of herself in a medical gown. Amy Dowden returns to dancing after being forced to pull out of Strictly over medical emergency CANCER DIAGNOSIS Amy was told by doctors that The diagnosis came after she married her pro dance partner Ben Jones in 2022. Speaking in her BBC documentary Strictly Amy: Cancer And Me, she said: 'At the beginning of 2023 I felt like everything I'd ever hoped for was falling into place. 'Ben and I got married, I was teaching at the dance school, I was going to be back on Strictly and all of a sudden my everyday life changed. "To be 32 with breast cancer, you're thinking, 'This doesn't look good — the outlook doesn't look good'. 'The first time I felt the lump in my breast was the day before we went on honeymoon. 'I just knew, I felt sick to my stomach. 'I saw the doctor, and he told me they'd found something. I said, 'Is it cancer?' and he said, 'Yes'. 'I think for me, I thought I was safe until my 50s when they start doing my mammograms. I didn't think it would ever affect me.' However, Amy thrilled fans when she revealed STRICTLY RETURN Last year, She was partnered with JLS star, Sadly, just weeks into the show The emotional star told ITV's Lorraine at the time: "I am going to do my best not to cry," yet tears filled her eyes as she said: "I am gutted it's had to end this way. "I feel I have let JB down." What are the signs of breast cancer? BREAST cancer is the most common type of cancer in the UK. The majority of women who get it are over 50, but younger women and, in rare cases, men can also get breast cancer. If it's treated early enough, breast cancer can be prevented from spreading to other parts of the body. Breast cancer can have a number of symptoms, but the first noticeable symptom is usually a lump or area of thickened breast tissue. Most breast lumps aren't cancerous, but it's always best to have them checked by your doctor. You should also speak to your GP if you notice any of the following: a change in the size or shape of one or both breasts discharge from either of your nipples (which may be streaked with blood) a lump or swelling in either of your armpits dimpling on the skin of your breasts a rash on or around your nipple a change in the appearance of your nipple, such as becoming sunken into your breast Source: NHS 4 The ballroom star will be returning to Strictly for the new series later this year Credit: BBC
Scottish Sun
6 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
Amy Dowden says she's ‘stronger than ever' ahead of Strictly return after breast cancer battle and being forced to quit
Amy was told by doctors that she had aggressive stage three breast cancer in May 2023 HEALTH UPDATE Amy Dowden says she's 'stronger than ever' ahead of Strictly return after breast cancer battle and being forced to quit Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) STRICTLY star Amy Dowden said she's feeling "stronger than ever" as she prepares for return to the show after battling breast cancer. The professional dancer, 34, revealed she had cancer in May 2023, before going into remission a year later. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 4 Amy Dowden said she's feeling 'stronger than ever' after her cancer battle Credit: Splash 4 Amy was told by doctors that she had aggressive stage three breast cancer in 2023 Credit: BBC 4 The dancer said she experienced the 'hardest time' after ringing the bell Credit: BBC Amy, who joined Strictly Come Dancing in 2017, needed a mastectomy and underwent chemotherapy and was unable to compete with a celebrity partner on Strictly in 2023. But now the ballroom star has said she's feeling "stronger" amid her ongoing recovery from cancer as well as the foot injury she sustained last year which forced her to quit that series. Amy will be returning to Strictly later this year for the new series and has recently been filming Channel 4 show Celebrity Hunted with best pal and fellow Strictly pro Carlos Gu. Despite her health being in a better place now, the dancer admitted she had experienced the "hardest time" after she completed her cancer treatment. "I was so lucky with my friends and family; they rallied around us, but there's so many people who told me they didn't hear from anybody after they rang their bell - they thought they were fine," Amy told the Mail. "But little do they know, that's the hardest time, because that's when you've had all your chemo, that's when you're really struggling to walk up the stairs and really feeling the impact of a cancer treatment and diagnosis." In May, Amy revealed she was at the hospital for scans - two years after being diagnosed with breast cancer. She revealed she was at the hospital to have scans to make sure her cancer hasn't returned. Sharing the moment, the dancer posted a picture of herself in a medical gown. Amy wrote over the top of the picture: "Scan 1 done. now for my MRI." Amy Dowden returns to dancing after being forced to pull out of Strictly over medical emergency CANCER DIAGNOSIS Amy was told by doctors that she had aggressive stage three breast cancer in May 2023. The diagnosis came after she married her pro dance partner Ben Jones in 2022. Speaking in her BBC documentary Strictly Amy: Cancer And Me, she said: 'At the beginning of 2023 I felt like everything I'd ever hoped for was falling into place. 'Ben and I got married, I was teaching at the dance school, I was going to be back on Strictly and all of a sudden my everyday life changed. "To be 32 with breast cancer, you're thinking, 'This doesn't look good — the outlook doesn't look good'. 'The first time I felt the lump in my breast was the day before we went on honeymoon. 'I just knew, I felt sick to my stomach. 'I saw the doctor, and he told me they'd found something. I said, 'Is it cancer?' and he said, 'Yes'. 'I think for me, I thought I was safe until my 50s when they start doing my mammograms. I didn't think it would ever affect me.' However, Amy thrilled fans when she revealed she was cancer free in February 2024. STRICTLY RETURN Last year, Amy delighted fan when she returned to the Strictly dancefloor. She was partnered with JLS star, JB Gill. Sadly, just weeks into the show Amy had to pull out of the competition after she was rushed to hospital. The emotional star told ITV's Lorraine at the time: "I am going to do my best not to cry," yet tears filled her eyes as she said: "I am gutted it's had to end this way. "I feel I have let JB down." What are the signs of breast cancer? BREAST cancer is the most common type of cancer in the UK. The majority of women who get it are over 50, but younger women and, in rare cases, men can also get breast cancer. If it's treated early enough, breast cancer can be prevented from spreading to other parts of the body. Breast cancer can have a number of symptoms, but the first noticeable symptom is usually a lump or area of thickened breast tissue. Most breast lumps aren't cancerous, but it's always best to have them checked by your doctor. You should also speak to your GP if you notice any of the following: a change in the size or shape of one or both breasts discharge from either of your nipples (which may be streaked with blood) a lump or swelling in either of your armpits dimpling on the skin of your breasts a rash on or around your nipple a change in the appearance of your nipple, such as becoming sunken into your breast Source: NHS
Yahoo
6 days ago
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- Yahoo
Amy Dowden opens up about the ‘guilt' of feeling ‘angry and bitter' after ringing bell to end cancer treatment
Amy Dowden has opened up about the 'guilt' of feeling 'angry and bitter' after ringing the bell which signalled the end of her cancer treatment, during a speech at an awareness launch. Instead of feeling 'happy and celebrating' like she'd presumed she would, Amy said that 'deep inside I felt angry and bitter.' The Strictly star was speaking at an event to launch the Keep Ahead disease awareness campaign. It 'aims to raise awareness of the life after breast cancer' or 'beyond the bell', according to a release from Novartis, who are behind the initiative. 'I was a bit naïve and in denial as, once I rang the bell, I honestly thought that that's it,' Amy explained. 'I had my life back, but I didn't really anticipate or understand that I had a very long journey of recovery, both physically and mentally to get back to where I was before.' While Amy was going through her treatment, she said she felt like she was working towards a solution, a purpose which, when it ended, she no longer had: 'You're actively doing something. Then all of a sudden, you face a reality of trying to rebuild a new version of you.' Instead, when her treatment finished, Amy said she found herself at an 'all time low' and 'was very emotional. I was scared, petrified and thought 'what if I haven't done enough.' She admitted she experienced 'guilt' for feeling that way. The physical consequences of Amy's treatment and cancer journey meant a long road to recovery. 'I'd had blood clots. I'd had sepsis. I'd broken a bone during chemo," Amy revealed. 'My stamina levels were the lowest they've ever been in my life [and] having to start again - that journey to the dance floor - felt like a million miles away.' However, where Amy is today is a far cry from those first few weeks, following a UK dance tour this year with fellow Strictly star Carlos Gu and filming as a contestant on Celebrity Hunted. 'I took time to really work on myself and to process everything to really get as fit as I possibly could for the gym, physio and dancing,' Amy said. 'I feel like Amy's back, but actually a newer, stronger version of me and I'm really grateful to be in this position. It's been a long road of recovery.' You Might Also Like The anti-ageing wonder ingredient you're missing in your skincare routine 15 dresses perfect for a summer wedding 6 items our fashion team always take on a beach holiday
Metro
7 days ago
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- Metro
26 notable celebrities who have died in 2025 so far
Link is copied Comments While every year has its fair share of good and bad celebrity stories, it also brings us sad news as stars from the world of entertainment and showbiz sadly pass away. 2025 has been no exception to this; we've already bid farewell to some legends from film, TV and music, as well as others who have kept us enthralled and entertained over the years. Let's take a look at some of those who have left us so far this year...(Picture: Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock) 2025 got off to a tragic start when it was revealed on January 5 that The Vivienne - the first ever winner of RuPaul's Drag Race UK in 2019 - had died aged just 32. The performer, real name James Lee Williams, was found at their home near Chester and later confirmed to have died as a result of 'effects of ketamine use causing a cardiac arrest.' As well as Drag Race, The Vivienne became a familiar face on TV in the likes of Blankety Blank and Celebrity Hunted, made history as the first ever drag queen to appear on Dancing On Ice, (finishing in third place), and appeared on the West End stage in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and The Wizard Of Oz (Picture: Scott Garfitt/REX/Shutterstock) Film director Jeff Baena (the husband of actress Aubrey Plaza) died on January 3, aged 47, with the LA County Medical Examiner's office later confirming he had died by suicide. Baena was famous for directing indie films such as Life After Beth and The Little Hours, while he was also known for projects including Joshy (2016), Horse Girl (2020), Spin Me Round (2022), and for co-writing I Heart Huckabees (2004) (Picture:) Legendary soul singer Sam Moore, best known as half of Sam & Dave, died on January 10 aged 89, following complications from surgery. Moore was best known for some of his major hits in the 60s including Hold On, I'm Comin', Soul Man, and Bring It On Home To Me - while he also forged a successful career as a solo artist. The singer worked with some of the greats, including Bruce Springsteen, Don Henley, Elton John, Phil Collins, Lou Reed, and Mariah Carey, during his life (Picture:) Iconic film director David Lynch - who was behind the likes of Mulholland Drive, Wild At Heart, The Elephant Man, Blue Velvet and the TV series Twin Peaks, died aged 78 on January 15 from cardiac arrest due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. His family confirmed his passing, saying: 'It is with deep regret that we, his family, announce the passing of the man and the artist, David Lynch. We would appreciate some privacy at this time. There's a big hole in the world now that he's no longer with us. But, as he would say, 'Keep your eye on the donut and not on the hole.' It's a beautiful day with golden sunshine and blue skies all the way' (Picture: Ernesto S. Ruscio/Getty Images) Comedian Tony Slattery - a familiar face on British TV in the 90s thanks to such shows as Whose Line Is It Anyway? - died on January 14, aged 65. Slattery, who also starred onstage and in movies including Peter's Friends and The Crying Game, dropped out of the public eye somewhat in the 90s as he struggled with substance abuse, eventually receiving a diagnosis of bipolar disorder (Picture: TV Times via Getty Images) Irish singer Linda Nolan, who rose to fame as a member of family singing group The Nolans, died on January 15, aged 65. While she was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer in 2017, sister Maureen confirmed in a heartbreaking statement that this was not the cause of her death. 'I would just like to say, to all the people out there who felt inspired by Linda, the big C didn't actually get her. She contracted double pneumonia over Christmas and New Year and because of her immune system it was one battle too much,' she said (Picture: Getty) Award-winning British actress Dame Joan Plowright died on January 16 aged 95. Dame Joan, who was the third wife and widow of Laurence Olivier, will be remembered for her six-decade career in acting - which included prestigious roles in TV, film and theatre, as well as Golden Globe awards for her performances in TV biopic Stalin and 1991 film Enchanted April. Theatres in London's West End dimmed their lights for two minutes as a tribute following her death (Picture: STEFAN ROUSSEAU/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) Actor and reality TV star Paul Danan died aged 46 in January, with an inquest later confirming the cause of his death to be a cocktail of drugs including cocaine and heroin. Danan was best known for his role as Sol Patrick in Hollyoaks as well as appearing on Celebrity Big Brother in 2017. His management said in a statement: 'Paul was a beacon of light to so many. His untimely departure will leave irreplaceable voids in the lives of all who knew him' (Picture: Karwai Tang/WireImage) Grammy-award winning singer Roberta Flack, best known for the classic Killing Me Softly, died in February, aged 88. Flack was first catapulted to stardom in the early 1970s with tunes such as The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face. She achieved stardom practically overnight when Clint Eastwood used the ballad as the soundtrack for an explicit scene in his 1971 film Play Misty for Me. Although no cause of death was given, Flack announced in 2022 she was suffering from the degenerative disease ALS and was no longer able to sing (Picture:for BET) Gossip Girl star Michelle Trachtenberg was found dead in her apartment in Manhattan on February 26. The actress, who was 39, was later confirmed to have passed due to complications from diabetes mellitus. Trachtenberg began her acting career as a child, appearing in commercials from the age of three before her film debut in 1996, starring in Harriet the Spy. She went on to play Georgina Sparks in Gossip Girl and Dawn Summers in Buffy the Vampire Slayer (Picture: MICHAEL TRAN/AFP via Getty Images) Legendary Hollywood actor Gene Hackman, best known for such films as The French Connection, Bonnie and Clyde and Unforgiven, was found dead aged 95 at his New Mexico home in February, along with his wife Betsy Awakawa, who was 65. It was revealed later that the Oscar-winning star had died from heart disease, with advanced Alzheimer's disease 'as a significant contributory factor'. Awakawa is believed to have died of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, several days before her husband's death (Picture: AFP/Getty Images) Heavyweight boxing legend George Foreman died on March 21, aged 76. Foreman fought Muhammad Ali in one of boxing's most historic fights, Rumble In The Jungle, and was also the oldest heavyweight world champion in history. Away from boxing, Foreman achieved worldwide fame as the face of the George Foreman Grill, which sold over 100 million units. A statement released by his family on his Instagram account said he died peacefully 'surrounded by loved ones'. No cause of death has been given (Picture: Mark Von Holden/Variety via Getty Images) Former teen idol Richard Chamberlain died in March aged 90, following complications from a stroke. The actor soared to fame in the 1960s playing TV medic Dr Kildare, before going on to star in the likes of Shogun, Centennial and The Thorn Birds. His longtime partner Martin Rabbett said in a statement: 'Our beloved Richard is with the angels now. He is free and soaring to those loved ones before us' (Picture;) Actor Val Kilmer, who rose to fame as Iceman in 80s blockbuster Top Gun, was confirmed to have died on April 2, aged 65. His daughter Mercedes told the New York Times that Kilmer, who was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2014, had died from pneumonia. As well as Top Gun, Kilmer starred in a string of blockbuster movies in the 80s and 90s, including playing Batman in 1995's Batman Forever as well as portraying music legend Jim Morrison in The Doors. He also appeared alongside Robert de Niro and Al Pacino in crime thriller Heat (Picture: Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic) Musician Clem Burke, who was one of the core members of new wave band Blondie, died aged 70 in April, following what the band described as 'a private battle with cancer'. Burke, along with Debbie Harry and Chris Stein, was one of the core members of the group throughout their nearly 50-year lifespan. Blondie said in a statement on Instagram: 'His influence and contributions have spanned decades and genres, leaving an indelible mark on every project he was a part of' (Picture:for Coachella) RuPaul's Drag Race star Jiggly Caliente died aged 44 in April after suffering a severe infection which led to her right leg being amputated. The Philippine-born star, real name Bianca Castro-Arabejo, came eighth on the fourth season of RuPaul's Drag Race in 2012 and appeared on All Stars season six in 2021, having come out as a trans woman in 2016 (Picture;) Singer Jill Sobule died aged 66 in a house fire in Woodbury, Minnesota, on May 1. The folk-pop musician was best known for her 1995 song I Kissed A Girl, which rose in prominence after Katy Perry dropped a different song with the same name, and Supermodel from the Clueless soundtrack. Her manager John Porter hailed her as a 'force of nature and human rights advocate whose music is woven into our culture' (Picture: Mark Von Holden/Variety via Getty Images) Actor and comedian George Wendt, best known for his role as Norm in the 80s sitcom Cheers, died on May 20, aged 76. Although a cause of death was not originally given, it was later reported that he died of a cardiac arrest. His Cheers co-star Ted Danson was among those who paid tribute, remembering his wife and family as he said: 'I am sending all my love to Bernadette and the children. It is going to take me a long time to get used to this. I love you, Georgie' (Picture: Rick Kern/WireImage) Stunt performer and actor Ed Gale died in May aged 61, with his niece Kayse Gale confirming the news on Facebook as she paid tribute to her 'fun uncle'. 'It is with a heavy heart and a surprisingly light coffin (see what I did there?) that we announce the sudden passing of our uncle, Official: Ed Gale, Actor – retired, Ed Gale has taken his final bow and is now headlining in the afterlife.' Gale, who had dwarfism, was best known for his roles as Chucky in the horror franchise Child's Play and the title character in 1986's Howard the Duck (Picture:) Sly Stone, a pioneer of funk music in the late 60s and early 70s, died on June 9 aged 82, following a prolonged battle with Texas-born musician - real name Sylvester Stewart - scored numerous hits with his band The Family Stone throughout the 60s including chart-toppers Family Affair, Everyday People and Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin). Other hits included I Want to Take You Higher, Hot Fun in the Summertime, and Dance to the Music. He, along with the band, was inducted into the Rock n'Roll Hall Of Fame in 1993 (Picture: ABC TELEVISION) TV personality Kim Woodburn passed away on June 17, aged 83, following a short illness. Kim became a household name in the UK after rising to fame on the Channel 4 show How Clean Is Your House, alongside co-host Aggie McKenzie. She went on to star in I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here in 2009, where she was runner-up, as well as Celebrity Big Brother. Kim was also a regular face on ITV daytime shows such as This Morning and Loose Women (Picture: Mike Marsland/WireImage) Brian Wilson, the last surviving brother from iconic 60s band the Beach Boys, died on June 11, aged 82, with the cause of his death reported to be respiratory arrest. Originally established as a garage band focused on Wilson's songwriting and managed by their father, Murry Wilson, the Beach Boys had their first national hit in 1963 with the hit song Surfin' USA - releasing an astonishing 15 albums before the end of the decade. The band's other notable hits included Good Vibrations, God Only Knows and California Girls (Picture:) Composer Lalo Schifrin (best known for penning the theme to Mission: Impossible) died aged 93 on June 26. Schifrin's long and incredibly decorated career earned him a hugely impressive six Academy Award nominations and four Grammy wins. In 2019, he was bestowed with an Honorary Oscar, joining a short list of composers to receive the distinction, including Ennio Morricone and Quincy Jones (Picture: Bob Riha, Jr./Getty Images) Actor Michael Madsen, star of movies including Reservoir Dogs and Kill Bill: Vol 2, died on July 3 aged 67. His manager Ron Smith confirmed that the actor, who was found unresponsive in his Malibu home, suffered a cardiac arrest. Madsen began his acting career in the 1980s and had over 300 screen credits, including the likes of Sin City, Species and James Bond flick Die Another Day. He sprang to fame as terrifying villain Mr Blonde in Reservoir Dogs, which started his long-running collaboration with filmmaker Quentin Tarantino (Picture:) Liverpool forward Diogo Jota tragically died in a car crash in Spain on July 3, aged just 28. The Portuguese-born football star was killed, along with his brother, after his Lamborghini crashed in northwest Spain following a tyre blowout. Jota had been on his way to Santander to catch a ferry after being advised by doctors not to fly due to recent lung surgery. He had married long-term partner Rute Cardoso, the mother of his three children, just two weeks before his death (Picture: Maja Hitij - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images) Australian actor Julian McMahon, who rose to prominence in Home and Away before finding fame in Hollywood, died on July 2, aged 56, from lung metastasis as a result of head and neck metastatic cancer. Aside from his roles as Dr Doom in the Fantastic Four franchise and Cole in Charmed, McMahon was famous for playing Dr. Christian Troy on the Ryan Murphy series Nip/Tuck. 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Scottish Sun
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Shopper stunned as soap star and his daughter beg him for a lift while filming show – but he doesn't recognise them
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A TIKTOKER has been left flabbergasted after stumbling across a huge soap star and his daughter - while they were filming Celebrity Hunted. Pork Pie enthusiast Charlie Betts - who goes under the name Chilli.97 - came across the former EastEnders actor and his sidekick while he was shooting his own footage. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 6 Soap star Brian and his daughter were taking part in Celebrity Hunted Credit: TikTok / @chilli.97 6 The father-daughter duo bumped into TikToker Charlie and asked for a lift Credit: TikTok / @chilli.97 Dad-and-daughter duo Brian Conley and Lucy were in the process of dodging hunters when they bumped into content creator Charlie Betts at Garsons Farm Shop in Hampshire. The unaware shopper was left bemused after randomly coming face-to-face with the former soap star and his daughter. Celeb contestants on the Channel 4 show attempt to evade detection while being tracked by an elite team comprised of the world's best hunters. Among them are serving and ex-police officers, alongside some of the UK's top cyber experts. Daughter Lucy asked pork pie reviewer Charlie: 'Do you have a car? We're on the run for Stand Up To Cancer. We're been hunted by hunters. "This is Brian Conley from the telly. I don't know if you know, and I'm his daughter, Lucy. We really need it lift out of here or anyone to help us…' The TikToker replied yes, but said: 'We need to get a pork pie first.' To camera, Brian laughed: 'We are long gone, hunters... I know this is going to be such a red herring for them, yeah!' Charlie wrote alongside the clip: "Glad to be of service." He concluded the video by writing: "Brian and Lucy didn't have any food for the next part of their journey and they asked me for the pork pie off camera - I couldn't say no." Shock moment Christine McGuinness makes racy confession as she jokes about gagged and tied up on Celebrity Hunted Fans commented: "Brian Conley is a national treasure." A second added: "Stand Up To Cancer Hunted whilst getting a pork pie... unreal." A third asked: "What the hell is going on here?" Celebrity Hunted was thrown into chaos recently as Strictly dancers crashed a BBC star's birthday with cameras in tow while trying to stay incognito. Professional dancers Amy Dowden and Carlos Gu are among the famous duos in the latest series - which will air early next year. The Sun revealed the pair ended up at a co-star's birthday party while filming the Channel 4 series. The star-studded show hit screens earlier this year and fans watched as Christine McGuinness and Blue singer Duncan James were crowned champions. Love Island star Chris Taylor is also taking part in the next series, which will see him try to evade capture from the hunters and beat off competition from other celebrities. As well as appearing on Love Island twice, Chris has also been on Celebs Go Dating. Leon Wilson, CEO Shine TV & Zeppotron, previously teased: "Viewers are in for a treat with the Celebrity version, with an ace cast of new celeb fugitives raring to go on run." Meanwhile, it was confirmed earlier this year that the show's civilian version would return for another outing. TV favourite and panto extraordinaire Brian briefly lit up the Strictly dancefloor in 2017 and did a stint on I'm A Celeb in the 2012 series. He starred alongside the likes of Helen Flanagan, Linda Robson and Charlie Brooks, who won that year. 6 Social media star Charlie documented the bonkers turn of events on his TikTok page Credit: Instagram / @ 6 Brian was on Strictly in 2017 and I'm A Celeb in the 2012 series Credit: Getty 6 Brian and Lucy have teamed up to appear on the C4 show where celebs go on the run Credit: Getty
