Amanda Abbington will not be returning to Strictly Come Dancing, the BBC has revealed.
During Monday’s It Takes Two, host Fleur East announced that the Sherlock actress, 49, is departing the famous dance programme.
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.’
The singer, who is paired with professional dancer Giovanni Pernice, has yet to comment on her departure but was forced to skip Saturday’s live event ‘due to medical reasons’.
While Amanda has yet to openly remark on the reason she did not participate, she did make a statement on social media on mental health after missing the most recent live broadcast on Saturday morning.
