Amy Dowden Hits Back at Brendan Cole’s ‘Cruel’ Comments After Cancer Battle — The Remark That Left Her Upset

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Comprehensive Deep-Dive: Strictly Come Dancing Star Amy Dowden Responds with Grace to Brendan Cole’s Scathing Critique

A war of words has sparked behind the scenes of Strictly Come Dancing following harsh public criticism from former professional dancer Brendan Cole directed at fan-favorite pro Amy Dowden.

Strictly's Amy Dowden has accused Brendan Cole of 'desperately craving attention' after he made 'upsetting and cruel' comments about her dance skills following her cancer battle'Rather than him worry about what the headlines were saying about himself it would've been nice for him to call. He's got my number,' she told the Daily Mail

1. Brendan Cole’s Controversial Critique

  • The Scathing Remarks: In a recent interview, former Strictly professional Brendan Cole launched a direct attack on Amy Dowden’s recent performances and professional capabilities following her early elimination alongside celebrity partner Chris Appleton.
  • The “Not Up to the Job” Claims: Cole publicly asserted that Dowden “has not been up to the challenge” in recent years, pointing to her consecutive early exits and arguing that she hasn’t been “doing a very good job.” He also claimed he could spot her “counting in” her partners, citing it as proof that the standard of instruction had slipped.

    She added: 'Some of those headlines were quite upsetting, he said I've not done a good job since my cancer. 'The best thing to do, the decent thing to do would've been to get in touch'

2. Amy Dowden’s Graceful Response and Social Media Dig

  • Stressing the Importance of Kindness: Addressing the media at a high-profile event, Dowden took the high road while firmly dismissing the negativity. She stated that she was never brought up to make personal attacks and emphasized how vital it is to model kindness and positive behavior for the younger generation and aspiring dancers at her academy.
  • The Viral Social Media Reply: Unfazed by the remarks, Dowden shared a lighthearted and widely praised video on her Instagram stories. Lip-syncing to Mariah Carey’s iconic track Obsessed—complete with blowing a kiss to the camera—she captioned the post with a clear message: “If you know, you know #bekind.”
  • Support from Co-Stars: Current and former Strictly stars, including contestants and fellow pros, flooded her post with supportive comments, praising her resilience, grace, and dedication to the show following her courageous return to the dancefloor after overcoming health battles.