Amy Dowden makes Strictly Come Dancing vow after backlash to 'worst' line-up:
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Amy Dowden defends Strictly amid criticism of new castSome fans called the cast the worst in the show's history; the programme returns later this year on BBC One and iPlayer.
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- Amy Dowden told Mail Online that Strictly Come Dancing’s core would remain unchanged, with celebrities still learning to dance each week.
- The upcoming series is due in a few weeks with new presenters, several new professional dancers, and a cast including Dani Dyer, Delta Goodrem, Will Best and Lacey Turner.
- Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe are set to host together for the first time, replacing Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly after their exits last year.
- Dowden, who is returning after breast cancer, described her comeback as a personal success and said she hoped to reach Blackpool at least.
We need to remember the core of Strictly is not changing.— Amy Dowden, in an interview with Mail Online about not changing the core of the show amid backlash over the line-up
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