Amy Dowden comforts young girl as she makes tearful cancer admission

Amy Dowden comforts young girl as she makes tearful cancer admissionThe One Show, BBC

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00:00 Amy Dowden, who has had her own health challenges

00:03 and has recently undergone cancer treatment.

00:06 They got to meet each other

00:07 while Brianna visited the Strictly studios.

00:10 - Oh my God, wow.

00:11 - No, don't cry.

00:12 - You're an absolute inspiration to me.

00:14 I know what you've gone through.

00:16 You know what, I'm taking a lot from you

00:18 'cause I'm going through my own health journey.

00:20 This has been the longest I've never danced.

00:22 And how are you feeling about the performance?

00:24 - Nervous, but excited.

00:25 - I always think nerves are important

00:27 'cause it just shows how much it means to you.

00:30 Go rocket.

00:31 With few rehearsals remaining,

00:36 Brianna and Nadia get on

00:38 with trying to perfect their routine.

00:39 - We're really hoping to get the whole performance

00:42 as smooth as possible

00:45 and to make sure Brianna's posture is right

00:48 and that she can just tell us all a beautiful story

00:51 she's there to tell.

00:52 (gentle music)