Amy Dowden's sunny personality, lilting Welsh accent and sparkling dance moves won her legions of fans as a professional on Strictly Come Dancing, but it has been her health struggles that have endeared her even further to the general public.
The British singer, 65, has become a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the King s Birthday Honours list for services to music and charity.
Amy Dowden's sunny personality, lilting Welsh accent and sparkling dance moves won her legions of fans as a professional on Strictly Come Dancing, but it has been her health struggles that have endeared her even further to the general public.