‘this show is bigger than just lifting the trophy’

The former footballer-turned-pundit on coming out of her shell thanks to partner Carlos, and why she isn’t pinning her hopes on lifting the Glitterball

A my Dowden’s life changed forever in May 2023 when, aged just 32, she was diagnosed with breast cancer – a discovery made only a day before flying to the Maldives for her honeymoon with husband Benja

Ahead of her immense Children In Need challenge, Sara Cox reveals her fears – and the Hollywood star giving her advice…

Exclusive

Closer rounds up all the latest news on everyone’s favourite dancing show

The former footballer-turned-pundit on coming out of her shell thanks to partner Carlos, and why she isn’t pinning her hopes on lifting the Glitterball