BBC Strictly Come Dancing viewers beg bosses for 'rule change' for Eddie Kadi after Amanda Abbington quits
25.10.2023 - 19:52
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Strictly Come Dancing viewers are begging bosses for a 'rule change' after Amanda Abbington quit the BBC dance contest earlier this week. The Sherlock actress, 49, has left the competition ahead of Halloween week, which came after she was unable to perform with her partner Giovanni Pernice on last weekend's show due to 'medical reasons'.
Former Strictly star and host Fleur East broke the news on Strictly's spin-off show It Takes Two on Monday night (October 23) which came as a shock to fans. After introducing the programme, Fleur said: "We've received the news that Amanda is not returning to Strictly."
She then read out an official statement from a Strictly spokesperson, which read: "Amanda Abbington is unable to continue in Strictly Come Dancing and has decided to withdraw from the competition. The show wishes her all the bet for the future."
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On Tuesday (October 24), Amanda broke her silence as she posted a photo of her dancing shoes alongside a lengthy caption. She explained it was with the 'deepest regret' that she had to leave the show and cited 'personal reasons' for quitting.
Amanda's Instagram post read: "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
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