Amanda Abbington’s fiancé Jonathan Goodwin told people to not be quick to judge (Picture: Getty Images)
Amanda Abbington’s fiancé Jonathan Goodwin has shared another cryptic post after her reason for quitting Strictly Come Dancing was revealed.
Jonathan, a former finalist on Britain’s Got Talent, 43, indicated there was more ‘below the surface’ on an Instagram Story days after Amanda, 51, said she quit the BBC show for ‘personal reasons.’
The retired escapologist posted a picture of an iceberg and a quote that read: ‘When you see an iceberg you could be forgiven for not realising just how much is below the surface.
‘The same is true of people. Don’t be quick to judge a person or situation if you don’t know what’s below the surface.’
Hours before the Sherlock actress’ departure from Strictly was announced, Jonathan published a similarly cryptic message about being hard on ourselves.
‘We can be so hard on ourselves… be our own worst critics… but before you judge yourself…’ he wrote.
Jonathan has also posted about not being hard on ourselves (Picture: ITV/Shutterstock)
Amanda’s exit from the ballroom dancing show was first announced by the BBC on Monday evening after she skipped performing on Saturday’s live show due to ‘medical reasons’.
A Strictly spokesperson said: ‘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.’
As she finally addressed the news on Tuesday morning, Amanda expressed ‘deep regret’ over leaving the programme in a statement on Instagram.
Amanda and Jonathan got engaged in 2021 after a whirlwind romance (Picture: Shutterstock)
Citing ‘personal reasons’, she called the experience of working with her fellow contestants ‘an absolute joy’ and praised the ‘incredible’ production team and ‘everyone on Strictly who looked after me and who are so kind and caring’.
However, people were quick to note the Mr Selfridge star made no mention of her dancing partner Giovanni Pernice, 33 – reigniting rumours of a reported ‘feud’ between the pair.
Amanda’s rep later denied any talk of the star ‘snubbing’ Giovanni in her statement addressing her exit from Strictly.
They told Metro.co.uk of Amanda’s Instagram post: ‘She was inclusive of everyone involved in the show who helped make her appearance not only happen but a success.
She loved everybody on the programme and did not want to leave anyone out. She is extremely grateful and wishes she could have continued.
‘Health comes first always,’ they added.
Jonathan has shared another cryptic message after Amanda’s exit (Picture: Instagram)
Amanda was partnered with Giovanni on Strictly Come Dancing (Picture: PA)
It’s understood that the show will continue as normal despite Amanda’s departure, with another celebrity set to leave the dance floor this coming weekend.
This comes after news Jonathan is suing AGT: Extreme producers after a horror accident left him paralysed when rehearsing for a stunt that would see him hang upside down 30 feet in the air between two suspended cars and escape from a straitjacket.
However, the cars were released too early and he was crushed between them as they caught on fire.
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The former escapologist retired as a stunt performer after his life-altering injuries and now uses his platform to share advice and ‘positive thinking.’
Amanda and Jonathan got engaged after a whirlwind romance in 2021, nine months after she revealed her split from actor Jonjo O’Neill after four years together.
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The star was previously with The Hobbit star Martin Freeman for 16 years, and they share two children, Joe, 15, and Grace, 12.
Strictly Come Dancing continues on Saturday at 6.40pm on BBC One and iPlayer.
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Amanda left the show for ‘personal reasons.’
