Amanda Abbington has addressed quitting Strictly Come Dancing (Picture: PA / Amanda Abbington)
Amanda Abbington has addressing quitting Strictly Come Dancing after ‘personal reasons’.
The 49-year-old Sherlock actress was partnered with Giovanni Pernice, but was unable to perform on Saturday’s live shows due to ‘medical reasons’.
It was confirmed on Monday she had stepped down from the show, with a Strictly spokesperson saying: ‘Amanda Abbington is unable to continue in Strictly Come Dancing and has decided to withdraw from the competition. The show wishes her all the best for the future.’
Addressing the news on Tuesday morning, Amanda wrote on Instagram: ‘It is with deepest regret that I had to leave Strictly.
‘I did not come to this decision easily or lightly but for personal reasons I am unable to continue.
‘It was an absolute joy working with my fellow contestants, they are a beautiful, hardworking and talented group of people who I love and who I will miss seeing every Friday and Saturday and competing alongside.
‘I want to thank the incredible Production team and everyone on Strictly who looked after me and who are so kind and caring. It’s a wonderful bunch of people and I’ll miss all of them.’
Amanda concluded: ‘I’m so sad that I am unable to go any further. Thank you to everyone who voted and who sent wonderful messages and inspiring support. You are all amazing. Truly. Thank you. xxx’
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Amanda Abbington has addressed quitting Strictly Come Dancing (Picture: PA / Amanda Abbington)
Amanda Abbington has addressing quitting Strictly Come Dancing after ‘personal reasons’.
The 49-year-old Sherlock actress was partnered with Giovanni Pernice, but was unable to perform on Saturday’s live shows due to ‘medical reasons’.
It was confirmed on Monday she had stepped down from the show, with a Strictly spokesperson saying: ‘Amanda Abbington is unable to continue in Strictly Come Dancing and has decided to withdraw from the competition. The show wishes her all the best for the future.’
Addressing the news on Tuesday morning, Amanda wrote on Instagram: ‘It is with deepest regret that I had to leave Strictly.
‘I did not come to this decision easily or lightly but for personal reasons I am unable to continue.
‘It was an absolute joy working with my fellow contestants, they are a beautiful, hardworking and talented group of people who I love and who I will miss seeing every Friday and Saturday and competing alongside.
‘I want to thank the incredible Production team and everyone on Strictly who looked after me and who are so kind and caring. It’s a wonderful bunch of people and I’ll miss all of them.’
Amanda concluded: ‘I’m so sad that I am unable to go any further. Thank you to everyone who voted and who sent wonderful messages and inspiring support. You are all amazing. Truly. Thank you. xxx’
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