Amanda Abbington explains real reason behind joining Strictly Come Dancing

She wants to challenge perceptions.
She wants to challenge perceptions.
The Strictly Come Dancing professional is currently undergoing chemotherapy
"I'm a dishevelled 62-year-old - it's terrifying!"
Swimming star Rebecca Adlington has revealed despite having no major television plans on the horizon, she'd be more than happy to appear on Strictly Come Dancing
The BBC Strictly Come Dancing head judge thanked fans for their donations for her charity skyathlon on Instagram today.
The former BBC Strictly Come Dancing star's wife has provided an update for fans
Three more contestants on this year’s Strictly Come Dancing were revealed this Wednesday, August 9.
11 celebrities have been confirmed for the dancefloor so far
Here is everything we know about the contestants so far
In the coming months, a host of brand-new faces will compete to win the iconic glitterball trophy.
Coronation Street's Ellie Leach left the ITV soap back in May after 12 years of playing Faye Windass.
Strictly Come Dancing star Dan made his voice heard on Twitter amid a backlash to this year's crop of stars.
It Takes Two star welcomed baby Lyra last month with partner Aljaz Skorjanec.
The head judge already appears to have a favourite
Gemma supported her former soap star pal as he addressed appearing on the BBC show amid 'fix' claims
The odds on who will win Strictly Come Dancing have changed after three more stars joined new series the line-up
Strictly Come Dancing star reached out to 52-year-old Amanda on Instagram.
The Strictly Come Dancing head judge spoke out on her Instagram Story.