'Can't believe it' Amy Dowden says she's 'gutted' as she bids farewell in Strictly update

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Strictly Come Dancing 2021 cast embarked on a month-long nationwide tour.Their first show commenced on January 20 at the Utilita Arena in Birmingham.And with just two shows to go before the final gig on Sunday, the 31-year-old took a moment to give thought to the memories she made with her fellow BBC stars as the contestants of series 19 part ways.While it's a bittersweet ending for the Welsh professional ballroom dancer, she went on to mention that she was looking forward to the exciting projects she has lined up once the tour has officially ended.The brunette took to her Instagram Story ahead of her first of three shows at the O2 Arena in London.In view of her 316,000 followers, Amy maintained her composure as she touched on the tour drawing to a close."I just can't believe the tour is coming to an end," she said."I'm gutted, but also really excited for all the adventures to come."Amy briefly mentioned that she had a handful of "exciting" projects coming up, but she opted not to share further details.Last month, Amy was forced to pull out of several Strictly shows after suffering from inflammatory bowel disease, otherwise known as Crohn's disease.The health condition occurs when the colon and rectum can become inflamed.According to the NHS, symptoms include pain, cramps, swelling in the tummy and weight loss.Fans were gutted by Amy's absence seeing that there was no announcement of her non-appearance before the Strictly cast commenced their next gig in Manchester.She addressed the matter in an Instagram Story after fans had tagged her in a social media post, saying they failed to spot her at the concert but hoped she was doing okay.The health condition occurs when the colon and rectum can become inflamed.According to.