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Inside Amy Dowden�s relationship with her pro dancer husband: From secret romance and dream wedding to ‘tough’ times amid cancer diagnosis

They first met while dancing

Strictly star Amy Dowden – whose new documentary airs tonight (Monday, August 26) – has been married to fellow pro dancer Ben since 2022. Together, they run a dance school in the West Midlands.

From their secret romance to a dream wedding, and “tough times” amid her cancer battle, here’s an inside look at their romance.

Amy Dowden and Ben walking on a night out
Ben and Amy have been together since 2011 (Credit: Shutterstock)
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Strictly star Amy Dowden and husband Ben’s secret romance

Strictly star Amy and Ben have been together for 13 years, having met in 2011.

The couple – who are both professional dancers – met through their profession. However, they kept their relationship a secret for six years over fears of what their dance teachers would say.

Speaking on the Crisis, What Crisis podcast, Amy revealed how she and Ben first met.

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Robert Emlyn Slater
Freelance Writer