Amanda Abbington to miss Strictly Come Dancing due to ‘medical reasons’

21 Oct 2023

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On Friday (20 October), the show revealed that actress Amanda Abbington won't be able to attend the live Strictly Come Dancing show on Saturday night because of health problems.

During an episode of It Takes Two, a program related to BBC Two's Strictly show, ex-professional dancer Janette Manrara informed viewers of some significant news.

Regrettably, Amanda will be unable to participate in Strictly Come Dancing this upcoming weekend due to medical grounds.

Assuming everything goes according to the rules of Strictly Come Dancing, Amanda and Giovanni (Pernice) are expected to make a comeback the next week.

Manrara expressed her desire for Amanda to recover quickly and conveyed her sincere well wishes, affectionately referring to her as "my love."

A representative from Strictly Come Dancing confirmed the announcement afterwards.

The information has been revealed that Abbington, known for her role in Sherlock, paid tribute to her fellow actor, Haydn Gwynne on her Instagram Story. Gwynne recently passed away after being diagnosed with cancer.

The individual who is 49 years old expressed their sorrow by stating that it was an immense and catastrophic loss. They further added that it was a day of great sadness.

(recently of Strictly Come Dancing fame) have reportedly split up, after a two year relationship. The couple, who met on the set of Sherlock where Abbington played Mary Morstan, had kept their relationship private until last year, when they confirmed that they were dating. According to reports, the split was amicable and the couple remain good friends. They have also reassured fans that their professional commitments will not be affected, as they continue to work together on theatre projects. The news has received mixed reactions from fans, with some expressing surprise and sadness, while others have wished the former couple all the best for the future. In summary, Amanda Abbington and Giovanni Pernice have ended their two year relationship, but remain on good terms and continue to work together professionally. Fans are divided in their reactions to the news.

Abbington, who is 51 years old, is most famous for her portrayal of Mary Watson in Sherlock, where she acted alongside Benedict Cumberbatch who played the lead character, based on Arthur Conan Doyle's notable figure of a detective.

Prior to the contest, she caused a commotion due to an old tweet resurfacing regarding a drag performance.

The Twitter post being discussed referred to a performance that is a combination of a sensory experience and a cabaret show, designed for parents and their young children who are under two years old.

After Abbington was criticized for being cast in Strictly, the controversy came up again. She reacted by posting a video directed towards her critics. She apologized if her tweet about drag shows offended anyone and made them feel like they couldn't watch Strictly. She also mentioned that if people got to know her, they might actually like her.

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"I want to emphasize this point," she noted. "I have a great affection for drag. It is an incredible mode of amusement, and I absolutely adore drag queens. They are amusing and intelligent in every way..."

She added, "However, what I shared on Twitter in March was in reference to a 12-year-old child who was exposing themselves in front of adults, and it deeply troubled me. It was upsetting to witness such a young child engaging in something so sexually suggestive. In my opinion, it was not appropriate."

I wrote that tweet, but I didn't believe it had anything to do with the trans community. I don't see any connection between the two because they are different. It's important to note that I am not against the trans community. Actually, I fully support them.

Abbington posted a message on Twitter stating that the program is not suitable for young children. She added that if someone perceives it as such, there may be a deeper issue at play.

Abbington danced the quick foxtrot to the song "Everywhere" by Fleetwood Mac with her partner Giovanni Pernice last week and received a score of 31 for their performance.

According to Judge Motsi Mabuse, she was pleased that they were able to highlight the "splendor of the motion."

Every Saturday starting from the 16th of September, you can catch Strictly Come Dancing on BBC One.

There is further reporting conducted by the team from PA.