BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Amanda Abbington 'distraught' at show exit as she gives update
Amanda Abbington has confessed she's still heartbroken by her unexpected exit from Strictly Come Dancing.The actress, known for her role in Sherlock, was amongst twelve celeb contestants on season 21 of the popular BBC show, but left after just five weeks.The exact reasons for Amanda's surprise departure haven't been disclosed, with sources saying it was due to 'personal matters'. In the weeks following her sudden absence from the finale, Amanda opened up about her experience on the show and its unfortunate end. Strictly fans were upset when Amanda and her dance partner, Giovanni Pernice, didn't appear in week five due to "medical reasons".