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Amanda Abbington's departure from Strictly Come Dancing came as a shock to many, including her dancing partner Giovanni Pernice.The 49 year old actress was forced to quit the BBC show due to "personal reasons" but said she "did not come to this decision lightly", and it appears 33 year old Giovanni is now showing solidarity. Last week the professional dancer announced his new 'dream' venture on Instagram and promised that the big reveal would take place on October 24. But after Amanda pulled out of the competition, Giovanni has now made the decision to postpone his brand launch, according to Mail Online.The launch was scheduled to take place today but won't go ahead out of respect to his former co-star.

Giovanni Pernice is said to have no plans to leave Strictly Come Dancing, despite this year's series proving to be a disappointment for the Italian dancer. His dance partner Amanda Abbington had to withdraw from the competition, leaving Giovanni out of the race for the Glitterball trophy this year, just two years after he was crowned champ alongside Rose Ayling-Ellis. Adding to his woes, the Cardiff date of his solo tour was cancelled due to the sudden closure of the venue he was set to perform at.

Strictly Come Dancing stars have sent their best wishes to Amanda Abbington after she revealed why she left the competition.

One of the couples competition in this year's Strictly Come Dancing have 'undeniable' chemistry - but fans have been told 'it's important to remember'. Viewers of the BBC One dance contest have been going wild for actress Ellie Leach's partnership with dancer Vito Coppola.

BBC Strictly Come Dancing fans have made a demand after pro dancer Giovanni Pernice penned a sweet message to Amanda Abbington.

Strictly Come Dancing Come Dancing's Halloween special is just around the corner following another epic weekend in the ballroom. Eleven of the 12 remaining couples competed in week five of the BBC One dance contest on Saturday night with Amanda Abbington and Giovanni Pernice's absence noted.

Actress Amanda Abbington has said it is “with the deepest regret” that she has had to leave Strictly Come Dancing. During Monday night’s Strictly spin-off show, It Takes Two, it was confirmed she would be departing the BBC One competition. Fleur East confirmed the Sherlock star had exited the show as she read a statement which said: “Amanda Abbington is unable to continue in Strictly Come Dancing and has decided to withdraw from the competition.

Strictly Come Dancing’s Bobby Brazier has said he is “glad”, after it was announced that Amanda Abbington and Giovanni Pernice will not be returning after they missed Saturday’s show.The news was confirmed during Strictly: It Takes Two on Monday, 24 October, and this morning Bobby and his dance partner Dianne Buswell appeared on Lorraine to talk about the series on Tuesday, ahead of Halloween week. However, during the interview host Christine Lampard spoke to them about Amanda’s shock decision to leave.

Strictly Come Dancing star Amanda Abbington has broken her silence following her withdrawal from the competition.

Amanda Abbington has been a regular on our TV screens for many years, having starred in hit shows such as Sherlock and Mr Selfridge, and she most recently swapped acting for sequins on Strictly Come Dancing. The 49 year old, who has quit Strictly due to medical reasons, even found love thanks to her acting skills, having met ex partner Martin Freeman on the set of the film Men Only in 2000. Amanda and Martin, 52, were together for 16 years but never tied the knot.The couple welcomed two children together; daughter Grace, 15, and son Joe, 17.

Strictly Come Dancing has lost another star from this year's series, after actress Amanda Abbington quit the series.The 49 year old, who is best known for her roles in Mr Selfridge and Sherlock, was mysteriously absent from the live show on Saturday leaving pro dancer Giovanni Pernice without a partner. It Takes Two host Janette Manrara had to break the news to viewers of her TV show, just a day before Amanda and Giovanni were due to take to the dance floor for their Cha Cha Cha to Jamiroquai's hit, Canned Heat.

Amanda Abbington has broken her silence after quitting Strictly Come Dancing.The 49 year old Sherlock star took to Instagram to share a snap of her dancing shoes, as well as a lengthy message in which she addressed her departure from the BBC show. Amanda failed to give a reason for her decision to quit the show, however she said she "did not come to this decision lightly" and said it was an "absolute joy" working with her fellow contestants. She did not mention her Strictly dance partner Giovanni Pernice, amid rumours of a 'feud' between the pair.

Amanda Abbington has broken her silence following her shock exit from Strictly Come Dancing.

Amanda Abbington enjoyed a whirlwind romance with Britain’s Got Talent escapologist Jonathan Goodwin, who she found love with 10 months after her four year romance with The Queen's Gambit star Jonjo O'Neill broke down.The pair had been social media friends for over a decade before becoming romantically involved, following Amanda's split from her ex. Amanda, 49, told The Guardian: “We were both in relationships at the time, but we admired each other’s work and occasionally liked each other’s tweets." Years later, when they were both single, their messages to each other became gradually more flirty. But it wasn’t until August 2021 that they discovered a deeper bond between them.

Strictly star Ellie Leach has said she is 'so thankful' after she scored her first 10 of the season on Saturday night's live show.

Strictly Come Dancing star Giovanni Pernice has broken his silence after Amanda Abbington dropped out of the BBC competition.

Amanda Abbington has left Strictly Come Dancing after just five weeks on the show.

Strictly Come Dancing bosses have spoken out in response to favouritism reports, which claimed EastEnders star Bobby Brazier, 20, and documentary maker Zara McDermott, 26, were being favoured over other celebrities on the show. The statement comes after a drama-filled Strictly week which saw Amanda Abbington leave the show and Eddie Kadi shockingly dumped, despite scoring the first 10 of the series a few weeks ago.

Amanda Abbington's fiancé Jonathan Goodwin shared a cryptic message hours before she 'quit' Strictly Come Dancing. News emerged on Monday, 23 October, that the 49 year old Sherlock actress has left the show after becoming 'fed up', according to The Daily Star. A spokesperson for Strictly Come Dancing confirmed she had left with a statement that said: "Amanda Abbington is unable to continue in Strictly Come Dancing and has decided to withdraw from the competition.

Strictly Come Dancing's Giovanni Pernice has had to cancel a live show in Wales after the venue was closed for construction checks. This comes at the same time as his dance partner, Amanda Abbington, has had to leave this year's series of Strictly Come Dancing due to health reasons.

Amanda Abbington has quit Strictly Come Dancing, it was revealed on BBC It Takes Two.

Giovanni Pernice has broken his silence after it was revealed his partner Amanda Abbington had withdraw from Strictly Come Dancing. Posting on his Instagram page, he shared a tribute to the Sherlock actor which included a snap of him and Amanda in pyjamas backstage. He penned: "Amanda ..

Amanda Abbington has quit Strictly Come Dancing, it has been confirmed, after she was forced to miss the live show on Saturday, 21 October. According to The Daily Star, Amanda, 49, who was partnered with Giovanni Pernice, 33, on the show, made the decision to step down from the competition after becoming 'fed up'.

Amanda Abbington has quit Strictly Come Dancing, it's been reported.

Layton Williams and pro dance partner Nikita wowed judges and fans alike on Saturday night after their salsa performance.

Amanda Abbington has shared a moving twelve-word message with fans after she was forced to pull out of the show due to medical reasons. The actress, who proved popular amongst viewers, broke her silence on Instagram after it was confirmed she would not be performing on Saturday night.

Twelve couples were set to take to the ballroom this Saturday night (October 21) as this year's Strictly Come Dancing nears the halfway mark. Week five of the BBC One dance contest will determine who makes it through to next weekend's Halloween special.

While Sherlock actress Amanda Abbington graces the Strictly Come Dancing dance floor, she'll have the unwavering support of her fiancé, Jonathan Goodwin. Their love story began in 2021, culminating in a whirlwind engagement only days after their first meeting. However, just months after their initial encounter, Jonathan faced a horrific accident that left him paralyzed for life.

Actor Amanda Abbington is currently taking part in this year's series of Strictly Come Dancing. Over the past few weeks, the 49 year old has been strutting her stuff on the dancefloor with Giovanni Pernice in the hopes of taking home the iconic Glitterball, and so far, has wowed the audience and viewers at home with her Viennese Waltz, Salsa, Rumba, and Foxtrot.

Strictly Come Dancing's Amanda Abbington has broken her silence after pulling out of Saturday's live show.

An actress has pulled out of the Strictly Come Dancing live show on Saturday night “due to medical reasons”. Former Strictly professional Janette Manrara announced the news on BBC Two spin-off show It Takes Two, telling the audience “we have some breaking news” that Amanda Abbington would not be taking part in the episode.

Strictly star Amanda Abbington was pictured looking tired and with a downcast expression on her face as she left rehearsals separately from her pro partner Giovanni Pernice this week. Strictly Come Dancing fans were then dealt a heartbreaking blow just hours before the fifth live show of the series, when it was revealed that Amanda would no longer be taking part this weekend.

Long before Strictly Come Dancing star Amanda Abbington stepped onto the ballroom floor, fans at home knew her best for starring in BBC show Sherlock, where she played the character of Mary Morstan - the love interest of John Watson, played by Martin Freeman. However while the couple’s relationship ended in tragedy onscreen, many viewers may not have been aware that the pair were actually married in real life, however that too sadly ended in tragedy of a different kind.The couple first met back in 2000 while working together on the set of the film Men Only.

Strictly Come Dancing fans were dealt a heartbreaking blow just hours before the fifth live show of the series, when it was revealed that Amanda Abbington would no longer be taking part this weekend. The news broke late on Friday evening, when It Takes Two host Janette Manrara said: "We have some breaking news, unfortunately due to medical reasons, Amanda will not be taking part in Strictly Come Dancing this weekend.

Strictly Come Dancing star Giovanni Pernice has left fans distracted as he teased an impending announcement, saying 'finally'. The dancer first mentioned his next project over the summer.

Strictly Come Dancing fans pleaded 'get one with it' as they tuned in to week four of the dance competition. The hit BBC One show was back on screens on Saturday night (October 14) following the spectacular that was last weekend's movie week.