Where is Amanda Abbington on BBC Strictly Come Dancing, why has she quit and what has she said?
manchestereveningnews.co.ukOne less couple will be taking to the ballroom floor this Saturday night (October 28) when it is transformed into a spooky spectacular for Strictly Come Dancing's Halloween week.
That's because Amanda Abbington decided to withdraw from the competition after missing week five last weekend (Saturday, October 22).
The actress said it is "with the deepest regret" that she had to leave the BBC One dance contest alongside her dance partner Giovanni Pernice with the news confirmed during Monday night’s Strictly spin-off show It Takes Two with co-host Fleur East.
She said "the show wishes her all the best for the future" before a compilation of the actress’s best moments was played before East added: “Amanda, we are sending you all of our love.” READ MORE: Adam Thomas' wife Caroline addresses Strictly curse as she says ‘this might sound blunt’ READ MORE: Read more of today's top stories from the Manchester Evening News Amanda then addressed her exit the following day, on Tuesday (October 24).
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