Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden 'turns detective' over family murder rumour in Who Do You Think You Are?
Amy is shocked by what she finds outStrictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden is ‘turning detective’ as she tries to solve a family ‘murder’ in Who Do You Think You Are?.
Amy, 35, is travelling to West Wales to retrace her family’s long history and is shocked to discover some truths.
The professional dancer, who is a fan favourite on Strictly, is left ‘saddened and shocked’ by the episode, which is part of the BBC show’s new series.
Here’s what we know so far about Amy’s upcoming episode of Who Do You Think You Are?, including when it is on.
Amy Dowden on Who Do You Think You Are?
Amy says she decided to take part in Who Do You Think You Are? for her dad. His father Frank, who was unofficially adopted, had very little information about his birth family.
The dancer discovers the reason behind Frank’s adoption and she says it leaves her “quite emotional”. He was the only sibling of six to be given up and Amy says her father was left “really shocked and upset” by the findings.
There is also a potentially murderous story in Amy’s family tree. She’s determined to get to the bottom of it…
There are some other sad tales she uncovers along the way. Amy’s great, great, great aunt Elinor died aged 14 while on a farm in 1888. Amy is also shocked when she learns how her great grandmother died.
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The BBC says it is “a painful shock to Amy, as she learns about a tale of bravery and hardship in a working-class mining family”.
Amy says: “I’ve found out so much information. I’m so proud of my family and everything they’ve been through, and everything they’ve done.
“And I think through learning so much about my dad’s side, I can definitely see traits in my dad that have filtered through to him – the work ethic and the morals for example.”
Amy adds: “And I think my granddad, Frank, who’s obviously no longer with us, should be so proud of where he comes from too.”
When is Amy Dowden’s Who Do You Think You Are on?
Amy’s episode of Who Do You Think You Are? airs on Tuesday June 2, 2026. The show starts at 9pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer and runs for an hour.
In the meantime, Zoe Ball kicks off the first episode of the new series off tonight (Tuesday May 26, 2026). Like Amy’s, her episode also airs at 9pm on BBC One.
Zoe will share her sorrow over her mum’s death as she traces back her family’s history.
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