Today Amanda Abbington issued a statement saying it is with 'deepest regret' that she has left the show and that the decision did not come 'easily or lightly but for personal reasons I am unable to continue'.

Illness, injury and poor dancing skills have all featured on the list of reasons to leave the ballroom.

It was announced on Monday evening that the actress had withdrawn from the dance competition

Strictly Come Dancing pair, who met on the show and subsequent live arena tour across the UK, have addressed their decision to jet off abroad on so many holidays.

The BBC has confirmed Amanda will no longer be competing in Strictly Come Dancing

Almost every star on the show has been battling injuries with Adam Thomas suffering from arthiritis and Angela Rippon cutting her leg open

Amanda Abbington has broken her silence after quitting Strictly Come Dancing, saying she hadn't come to the 'decision lightly'.

Strictly Come Dancing pro Aljaz welcomed baby Lyra with Janette, the It Takes Two host, this summer - and has already admitted the pair are looking ahead to baby number two.

Fans have been quick to laud the close friendship between the two - as Dianne called Bobby her 'rock' after he supported her through a difficult few weeks.

Strictly viewers have called for BBC to cancel the next dance off, with some urging for Eddie Kadi to return to the competition after getting the boot last week.

Heart Bingo’s relationship expert and co-founder of dating app So Syncd, Louella Alderson shares her thoughts on the Strictly Come Dancing duo.

It has been confirmed Amanda and Giovanni will not be back this series

"Conspiracy theories" about Bobby Brazier and Zara McDermott have been dismissed.

The Sherlock star withdrew on Monday night following medical issues

BBC pro dancer, who is taking time away from the programme, has returned to Strictly Come Dancing at the studio at Elstree Studios amid her ongoing chemotherapy and breast cancer battle.

Strictly Come Dancing pro spoke out on Instagram via her Story on Monday, after she and the BBC EastEnders actor made it through yet another week of the competition on Sunday night.

He hits back at trolls who have criticised his inclusion in the BBC show

The former Coronation Street star and her dance partner Vito Coppola scored 37 for their Paso Doble on Saturday