Strictly's Amy Dowden puts on brave face after second hospital dash in two months

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The Strictly Come Dancing stars and their celebrity partners looked like they had quite the wild night on Tuesday. Currently on the Strictly tour, the group headed out to an arcade to play some nostalgic games including air hockey. Documenting the fun on her Instagram page, Amy Dowden shared a look inside their night out.The star shared a video of Rose Ayling-Ellis playing air hockey with pro Neil Jones, and Tilly Ramsay beamed as she won a unicorn.

Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden has addressed her recent trip to hospital following an "attack" of Crohn's disease.The Welsh beauty took to Instagram to reveal that she had been "pushing through" the tour despite falling ill, before her body "said no more", and she was taken to hospital to recover, forcing her to pull out of live shows.In view of her 316,000 followers, Amy took to her stories to address the Crohn's flare-up, which led to her being hospitalised.Appearing in full glam, Amy said: "Hey guys, I just wanted to jump on and just say a big thank you for all the lovely messages I've received over the past few days."Firstly, with going poorly, I'm so sorry for missing shows, I'm absolutely gutted."The star went on to express her devastation at having to miss out on performing after falling ill.Amy continued: "I'm absolutely loving it on tour, you only get three weeks on the road and I really want to make the most of it, especially after the pandemic."Going out and performing in arenas has just been incredible, so I was just absolutely gutted," she explained.The Strictly star told how, after feeling ill last Wednesday, she continued to work through the symptoms before her body refused to cooperate.She told her fans: "Unfortunately I started to fall ill on the Wednesday [but] pushed through it."I was really quite poorly, then, towards the end of the week and on Saturday, I think my body just said no more."But due to the amazing care I received in the hospital from the doctors and nurses, I'm back on my feet," she added positively.Amy told how she's learning how to handle "attacks" of the chronic illness, before confirming that she is back with her Strictly co-stars."It was just so lovely to be back with them

Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden has found success in a new domain, as BBC One Wales has provided her with her own solo slot.The "thrilled" 31-year-old took to Instagram to reveal all about Dare To Dance.The Caerphilly beauty will be choreographing dance routines for individuals or groups on the show to practise, perfect, and then unveil to "surprise family and friends".She will be uniting people through the power of performance, showcasing a message or major milestone in life via each dance.Amy, who has her own inspiring message to deliver by battling Crohn's disease while pursuing her dazzling dance career, was filled with excitement at the prospect of filming the new series.Now a star beyond the Strictly stage, she shared with her Instagram followers: "I'm soooooo excited one of the projects I'm working on this year has finally been announced today!"Amy had previously won a BAFTA Award for her emotive documentary Strictly Amy: Crohn's And Me, which revealed the trials and tribulations of finding widespread national fame while battling an invisible chronic illness behind-the-scenes at the same time.The star sadly had to drop out of her Strictly tour performances earlier this week due to being hospitalised with a flare-up of the condition.In an earlier statement, she had elaborated: "I’m thrilled to be fronting my own series for BBC Wales.Dance can have such a positive impact on physical and mental health, socialising and self-confidence so it’ll be a privilege to share my passion with people and help them experience their own special moment on the dancefloor.“It’s going to be such a joyous and uplifting show and I can’t wait to take people on their own dance journey."Excitement is long overdue for Amy, after the

Strictly Come Dancing nationwide tour cast are having the time of their lives whilst performing around the country in different cities.MORE: Amy Dowden shares update as she continues to recover from latest health battleWherever the friends go, they take on new and fun adventures, and on Tuesday, as they prepared for their first show in Sheffield, a number of them headed for a dip in the river Rivelin.WATCH: Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice reveal their jaw-dropping workout routineRose Ayling-Ellis was one of those to take the daring dip in the cold waters, and shared her experience with her fans on Instagram.READ: Rose Ayling-Ellis stuns in skinny trousers on Strictly night outRELATED: Giovanni Pernice's deep connection and protectiveness over Rose Ayling-Ellis explainedThe EastEnders star, who is partnered with Giovanni Pernice, posed for several pictures wearing a warm poncho robe and slip-on water shoes and beamed as she posed with her friends. Rose and some of her Strictly colleagues took a dip in the river RivelinHowever, not all went according to plan as Sara Davies later revealed on her profile.

Strictly Live Tour, professional dancers Nadiya Bychkova and Kai Widdrington have been rumoured to be a couple and new photos add more fuel to the flames.READ: Rose Ayling-Ellis makes honest remark about 'crazy' Strictly experienceSome of the cast of the show headed to the Prithiraj Indian restaurant as the tour stopped off in Sheffield, where Nadiya was reunited with her dance partner on the latest series, Dan Walker. In photos obtained by MailOnline, Nadiya and Kai seemed to be getting very close with Nadiya placing her hand on his neck and another snap taken from behind showed the pair with their arms around one another.WATCH: Nadiya Bychkova transforms with glam makeoverA third photo showed the pair possibly sharing a kiss, although their faces were obscured by a curtain.MORE: Amy Dowden forced to temporarily abandon Strictly tour after latest health battleSEE: Strictly's Tess Daly is a total goddess in slinky swimsuitAs they left the restaurant, they were also snapped sharing the same taxi, alongside It Takes Two presenter Janette Manrara, who is serving as the host for the Live Tour.Their intimate moments come after Nadiya took to Instagram on Saturday to dismiss rumours about a possible romance brewing between her and the 26-year-old."Don't believe everything that is reported in the papers, or what you see," she wrote on the social media platform.

Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden has shared her hospital dash while in Manchester.

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Strictly Come Dancing professional Amy Dowden has been rushed to the hospital for the second time in eight weeks after suffering a Crohn’s flare up while on tour.The Welsh dancer, 31, was forced to miss shows on the Strictly Live Tour after being submitted to a hospital in Manchester after last enduring a similar medical flare-up in December.Sharing two selfies – one of her glammed up and ready to perform, side-by-side with one from a hospital bed ‘a few hours later’ – the performer said it hadn’t been “quite the weekend performing in Manchester I was expecting.”The star added that her condition is “cruellest” when it takes her away from her biggest passion, dancing.A source close to the star told MailOnline: “Amy suffered another Crohn's flare up this weekend, which meant she couldn't perform in Manchester.“The entire team is always there to support her, Shirley Ballas especially, whose niece has the same illness.“Shirley had been worried about Amy before they set off to Manchester from Leeds, she asked her to travel with her instead of catching the coach with the rest of the cast.”Amy, who was partnered with McFly frontman Tom Fletcher, 36, on the last Strictly series, also used her platform “to help spread the awareness of my hidden chronic illnesses.”She added: “I know we get so many comments oh you look fine, on the outside yes, but not the inside. Comments why do you push yourself?“Well, I wouldn't do anything in life if so, spent the whole time worrying if I might get a flare up.

Strictly Come Dancing professional Amy Dowden has revealed that she was rushed to Manchester hospital on Saturday after she suffered a Crohn's flare up during the live tour. The dancer, 31, took to Instagram on Monday to update her 314K followers and spread awareness of "hidden chronic illnesses", admitting it was not the weekend that she had been expecting. Amy, who also suffered a Crohn's flare up in December, insisted that she won't let the condition "define me" and reassured worried fans she will be back dancing "before you know it".

STRICTLY Come Dancing pro Amy Dowden has revealed she's been rushed to hospital for the second time in eight weeks. The 31-year-old star was taken to A&E in Manchester after suffering a Crohn's flare-up that left her unable to perform on the tour.

Strictly Come Dancing star was noticeably absent from the tour's final show in Manchester on Saturday.