Amy Dowden credits Strictly partner for convincing her not to quit dancing
Amy Dowden and Carlos Gu are set to star in the latest series of Celebrity Hunted.
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"It was only then I really knew how low I was in my life."
— Amy Dowden , Celebrity
"You don't have enough sleep, you don't have good food, you're always constantly on the run."
— Carlos Gu , Celebrity
"She gave me the faith that I'm going to do this no matter how hard it is."
— Carlos Gu , Celebrity
Key People
Amy Dowden is a professional dancer known for her role on Strictly Come Dancing.
Ben Jones is Amy Dowden's husband and a supportive figure during her cancer treatment.
Carlos Gu is a professional dancer and partner of Amy Dowden on Strictly Come Dancing.
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Amy Dowden and Carlos Gu are set to star in the latest series of Celebrity Hunted.
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