Celebrity Hunted showed I can achieve anything after cancer, Amy Dowden says
Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden has credited her victory on the show Celebrity Hunted with helping her regain confidence following her breast cancer diagnosis. Dowden, who underwent extensive treatment, shared the win with fellow contestant Carlos Gu.
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The story highlights the personal resilience of public figures and raises awareness for cancer recovery and the Stand Up To Cancer campaign.
Image source, Colin Hutton / Channel 4 / Shine TV Image caption, Amy Dowden won the latest series of the Channel 4 challenge show alongside Strictly Come Dancing's Carlos Gu
Spoiler warning: This story contains details of the winner(s) of Celebrity Hunted
Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden has said winning Celebrity Hunted has helped her believe she can "achieve anything" following her battle with cancer.
The 36-year-old professional dancer won the latest series of the Channel 4 challenge show alongside Strictly's Carlos Gu, claiming a joint victory with actor Brian Conley and his daughter, comedian Lucy Conley.
The programme sees celebrities go on the run while an elite team of hunters tries to track them down, in aid of Stand Up To Cancer.
The joint victory marked the first time in the show's history that two pairs have managed to stay on the run without being caught.
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