Dianne Buswell and Vito Coppola were among those who congratulated her
Strictly Come Dancing stars have flooded Amy Dowden with messages after she wrote of her ‘shock’ at receiving an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours list. The 33-year-old received the honour to recognise the work as an advocate and ambassador for Crohn’s and Colitis UK.
Posting about the news on Instagram, the Strictly Come Dancing star shared a screenshot of a BBC article about the news and wrote: “I am still in shock, but so honoured to be made Amy Dowden MBE . I will always continue campaigning to raise awareness and fundraising for research into this terrible chronic illness.“I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the wonderful NHS staff who have helped me over the years and @crohnsandcolitisuk who do so much to support fellow sufferers.
Professional dancer Kai Widdrington wrote: “Couldn’t think of anyone more deserving Amy” with a clapping emoji. Ola Jordan added: “That’s fantastic. Congratulations Amy” with a love heart.
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