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The dazzle of this year’s Strictly Come Dancing may still be a few weeks away, but when professional dancer Amy Dowden catches up with hello! she is already sparkling with excitement for the series ahead.
“I’m itching to get started. I didn’t think it was possible to fall in love with Strictly any more than I have already, but every year I do,” says the bubbly 31-yearold in our exclusive interview.
This year’s glittering roster includes Olympic superstar Adam Peaty and Dragons’ Den’s Sara Davies. “We haven’t met them yet but I think it’s a brilliant line-up. Every year it is,”
Amy says, adding that she hasn’t got her eye on a potential partner yet. “I honestly don’t think I can until I’ve met them. I just can’t wait to help them embrace the ballroom and fall in love with dancing.”