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Strictly Come Dancing's Amanda Abbington is reported to 'have PTSD' after the show and is 'demanding footage of her rehearsals with Giovanni Pernice' as she 'considers seeking legal advice.' Actress Amanda, 49, abruptly quit Strictly in October, citing 'personal reasons' but rumours swirled that all was not well between her and her dance partner, Giovanni, 33. She is said to have struggled with his tough training style and her time on the show is thought to have been "plagued with difficulties". An on-set source told The Sun: "The BBC have received a request for the footage they hold of Amanda and Giovanni.

Amanda Abbington was not invited back by BBC bosses to perform at the Strictly Come Dancing finale, according to insiders.

Amanda Abbington "wasn't invited" to take part in the Strictly Come Dancing final, according to insiders, following her early exit from the competition. The actress, 51, appeared on the 2023 series of Strictly with professional dancer Giovanni Pernice, but she was forced to withdraw from the competition after five weeks due to "personal reasons", which she did not expand upon.

Amanda Abbington has confessed she's still heartbroken by her unexpected exit from Strictly Come Dancing.The actress, known for her role in Sherlock, was amongst twelve celeb contestants on season 21 of the popular BBC show, but left after just five weeks.The exact reasons for Amanda's surprise departure haven't been disclosed, with sources saying it was due to 'personal matters'. In the weeks following her sudden absence from the finale, Amanda opened up about her experience on the show and its unfortunate end. Strictly fans were upset when Amanda and her dance partner, Giovanni Pernice, didn't appear in week five due to "medical reasons".

Strictly Come Dancing star Giovanni Pernice has thrilled fans by sharing the 'best news' with his fans and followers weeks after the latest series came to an end. The dancer appeared during the final of the BBC One dance contest earlier this month following his unexpected exit from the 2023 series.

Fans have rushed to respond to Giovanni Pernice's saucy post after his appearance during the Strictly Come Dancing final. Fans were thrilled to see the dancer perform again as the latest run of the BBC One dance contest came to an end.

Another series of Strictly Come Dancing has come to an end, with Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola being crowned the winners of the hit BBC One show and taking home the Glitterball trophy. The grand final took place on Saturday, 16 December, with hosts Tess Daly, 54, and Claudia Winkleman, 51, announcing the results of the final public vote of the series, with Ellie, 22, and Vito, 31, beating both Layton Williams and Bobby Brazier to the top spot. The fun didn't stop there however, as the entire cast of Strictly reunited and headed off to celebrate Ellie and Vito's win, as well as the end of another successful series, at the BBC show's wrap party.

Strictly Come Dancing's Giovanni Pernice has broken his silence after it was revealed that his dance partner, Amanda Abbington, wouldn't be joining him for the show's grand finale.The journey for the pair has been a bit bumpy, both on and off the dance floor. Despite their fiery performances winning over the audience, there were whispers of tension between the 33 year old Italian dancer and the 51 year old actress.

Strictly Come Dancing's Giovanni Pernice has spoken for the first time after it was revealed that partner Amanda Abbington won't return for the show's finale.

Amanda Abbington has confirmed that she won't be returning for the Strictly Come Dancing final after leaving the competition early. The news will be disappointing for Strictly star Giovanni Pernice, who will now be left without a dance partner as the rest of the contestants return to the stage.

After it was announced that she won't be attending the Strictly Come Dancing final, Amanda Abbington has now broken her silence and shared a message to the finalists. The actress, 51, was part of this year's Strictly line-up but she pulled out of the competition for "personal reasons" in October, just weeks after making her debut on the dance floor with partner Giovanni Pernice.

Strictly Come Dancing star Nigel Harman will be returning to the BBC show for this year's upcoming final on Saturday.

Amanda Abbington has decided to give the Strictly Come Dancing final a miss, following her early exit from the competition and an alleged 'feud' with Giovanni Pernice. This means that professional dancer Giovanni Pernice will have to take to the dance floor alone, while the other stars make their return.

Amanda Abbington will not be part of the final celebrations for Strictly Come Dancing this weekend.

The three finalists of Strictly Come Dancing have been confirmed - to those who have sought out the weekly spoiler at least. It was a big night in the ballroom as the remaining four couples performed their hearts out in a bid to claim a place in the final.

'What is happening' is what Strictly Come Dancing viewers were asking as the competition reached the semi-final stage. It was crunch time in the ballroom as the remaining four couples performed twice each with a place in the grand final at stake.

The two couples who will go 'head-to-head' in the Strictly Come Dancing final have been named - according to their body language. There are currently four celebrities and their professional dance partners left in the competition instead of the usual five.

Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel-Horwood has revealed that the atmosphere on the show has 'changed' following Nigel Harman being forced to bow out of the competition due to a medical injury.

Strictly Come Dancing fans reckon Giovanni Pernice might be eyeing up a new role on the show, after his performance on Saturday night, 3 December.The Italian dancer hasn't been competing in the 2023 series of the BBC One dance contest for weeks, having had to pull out of the competition with celebrity dance partner Amanda Abbington. The actress initially withdrew from one of the live shows due to 'medical reasons' before it was announced she would be leaving the show altogether due to 'personal reasons'.

Giovanni Pernice has sent a 'last' message before teasing some exciting plans coming in the New Year. The professional dancer has been keeping himself busy after being forced to make an early exit from Strictly Come Dancing this year.

Strictly Come Dancing viewers think it may only be a matter of time before Giovanni Pernice finds himself in a new role in the show following his appearance in the ballroom on Saturday night (December 3).

Not all Strictly Come Dancing viewers were on board as the first 40 of the series was finally awarded in the ballroom. The BBC One dance contest reached the quarter-final stage on Saturday night (December 2) and it was also Musicals week.

Strictly Come Dancing fans fear a 'crime' may take place before the end of the series as they made a complaint on Saturday night (December 2). The BBC One dance contest returned to screens after being thrown into chaos just hours before the quarter-finals.

Strictly Come Dancing fans were left saying 'sorry' as they couldn't help but make the same point about Bobby Brazier and Dianne Buswell's latest routine. The pair were back in the ballroom on Saturday night (December 2) for the BBC One dance contest's Musicals week.

If there's one couple taking Strictly Come Dancing by storm this year, it's got to be Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola. Ever since the series began, the actress and professional dancer have been causing a stir on the status of their relationship.The pair, who are partnered up on this year's BBC dance competition, have faced a lot of speculation whether there's something romantic between the two - and now the 31-year-old has added fuel to these rumours by calling the Coronation Street star "so passionate." In an interview with Bella magazine, Vito said: "On Saturday night, there is a moment of the show where she just clicks and switches on.The mood, the feelings, and everything becomes alive and magical. "So for me, it's really enjoyable every single week teaching Ellie because she's a good student.

BBC Strictly Come Dancing star Amanda Abbington has shown off a dramatic new look, after her sudden exit from the show.The actress, 51, was dancing with Giovanni Pernice in this year's series and they really lit up the dance floor at the start of the competition. However, last month, Sherlock star Amanda left the show before Halloween week, which also meant Giovanni was out of the competition.

Amanda Abbington is rocking quite a different look nowadays, following her surprise Strictly Come Dancing exit. Partnered up with Giovanni Pernice, the Sherlock actress, 51, decided to walk away from the BBC ballroom under vague circumstances, announcing via social media: "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.

Strictly Come Dancing star Giovanni Pernice has shared an 'overwhelmed' message to fans as he's supported over a venture away from the ballroom. The dancer has been out of the BBC One contest for a few weeks after he was forced to leave the 2023 run of the competition.

Strictly Come Dancing star Giovanni Pernice has revealed exactly when he and Lauren Oakley will officially reunite away from the BBC One dance contest as he gushed over his 'leading lady' co-star.

Ellie Leach, 22, and Vito Coppola, 31, have been enjoying a close bond off-screen, and the romance rumour mill has just gone up a notch after the pair was spotted on a cosy walk while out and about in Blackpool for this weekend's show.The pair were wrapped up and full of smiles as they braved the winds of Blackpool seaside away from rehearsals, and looked happy and cosy as they strolled along in one another's company, regardless of the chill in the air. BBC Strictly Come Dancing and Coronation Street star, Ellie has said that Vito is "part of her family" and have had tongues wagging ever since their first dance on the show, with many fans commenting on their undeniable chemistry.

Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden has shared another devastating health blow as she has fractured her foot, ruling her out of being able to dance on the show this year.The pro dancer was diagnosed with breast cancer earlier this year and has been going through gruelling chemotherapy but had hoped to be able to dance in an episode of Strictly before the end of the series. However, she posted a photo of herself to Instagram looking devastated and pointing at her foot as she wrote: "Not the week I was hoping for since finishing chemo.

Strictly Come Dancing's Giovanni Pernice had to leave the competition early this year because his dance partner Amanda Abbington had to withdraw due to health concerns. However, fans were thrilled to see him back on Sunday's show (November 12), dancing in a group number with his co-star Dianne Buswell.

BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Ellie Leach says Vito Coppola is "part of her family" as romance rumours heat up.The Coronation Street star, 22, and Italian pro dancer, 31, have had tongues wagging ever since their first dance on the show, with many fans commenting on their undeniable chemistry. Earlier this month, former contestant Amanda Abbington appeared to confirm the pair were dating when she referred to them as "the most beautiful couple" on Instagram. Ellie and Vito have yet to confirm or deny they are in a relationship, but now the actress has revealed the dancer has been to her house 'several times for tea' and loves her mum's cooking.

Actress Amanda Abbington, known for her role in Mr Selfridge, has reportedly decided to skip the Strictly Come Dancing finale. The 49 year old star, who was paired with professional dancer Giovanni Pernice, 33, left the show last month and by reportedly missing the end-of-series celebrations, she's dashed any hopes of a final dance.

Coronation Street's Ellie Leach split from boyfriend Reagan Pettman earlier this year but has since moved on with professional dance partner Vito Coppola.The Strictly Come Dancing star ended her relationship with Reagan in May amid cheating claims. Ellie and Reagan were together for five years, and it's believed she joined Strictly to help mend her broken heart. Now, her dance partner Vito Coppola, 31, seems to be bringing out the best in her as Ellie told The Mirror how Vito is helping boost her confidence.

BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Claudia Winkleman announced a big change in the schedule for the live show. Claudia confirmed that this week's Strictly Come Dancing will be aired at an earlier time by BBC bosses for a very important reason.