STRICTLY star Amanda Abbington has left Strictly Come Dancing.
Sherlock actress Amanda, 49, was absent from this weekend’s shows due to undisclosed health reasons.
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Amanda Abbington has left Strictly Come DancingCredit: BBC
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The actress impressed the judges on the dance floorCredit: PA
He was expected to return on Saturday night for the BBC’s Halloween special.
However, the 49-year-old has now quit the competition – leaving viewers devastated.
The reason for Amanda’s sudden departure is expected to be revealed on Strictly’s It Takes Two tonight.
On Saturday night host Claudia Winkleman told viewers: “As you may have noticed, Amanda and Giovanni are missing from the line-up. Due to medical reasons, Amanda cannot perform this week.”
Tess Daly added: “According to the rules of the competition she has been given a bye and as she is fine she will be back in the ballroom next weekend.”
The Sun reported last month that Amanda and her Italian dance partner Giovanni Pernice, 33, had fallen out — with the actress threatening to quit over the dance pro’s “militant” attitude to training.
Following reports of the rift, Giovanni said: “It’s a difficult process, especially for people who have never done Strictly before.”
Amanda shared a quote from the late actor and comedian Robin Williams on her Instagram stories, before quickly deleting it.
The post read: “People don’t fake depression… they fake being fine. Remember that. Be kind.”
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The dance couple were due to perform the Cha Cha last weekend but pulled out Credit: BBC
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