Strictly Come Dancing's Amanda Abbington is forced to miss the live show due to illness it seems, while it's hoped she will return to the BBC series in time for her next performance with Giovanni Pernice

The professional dancer found a lump on her breast while in the shower one day before her honeymoon

BBC Strictly Come Dancing is in its fifth week now and this is how the leaderboard looks ahead of this weekend's elimination.

The broadcasting legend suffered a nasty injury minutes before she was due to be on stage - but with the help of medics, the costume team, and make up artists she went on with the show

"It feels like we've already won," says Eddie

The singer danced with Kevin Clifton on Strictly Come Dancing in 2016 

From brutal walk-outs to moves across the Atlantic, we take a look at when some of Strictly Come Dancing's most famous professionals stepped away from the show, and more importantly, why

Ex-Strictly Come Dancing star Karim Zeroual has shared his support for musical performer Layton Williams after viewers flooded social media with complaints over his 'unfair' dance advantage on the show

The professional dancer was a judge from 2004 until 2008

It was announced on Friday night that Amanda would not be dancing in this week's show

Strictly Come Dancing professional Diane Buswell shared a tearful moment with her partner and 'bestie', 20-year-old model Bobby Brazier, on last week's live show

It was confirmed on Friday that Sherlock actress Amanda Abbington will not be performing with Giovanni Pernice on Strictly Come Dancing's live show

The presenter said the move would be 'hypocritical'

Her end-of-year plans have had to change.

Adam Thomas, who is paired with Luba Mushtuk, could be at a disadvantage this week after BBC bosses reportedly banned him from training after he fell ill

Abbington is paired with Giovanni Pernice in the competition series

'Remember to be kind...'

Redhead Angela told Lorraine said she wants her two daughters to be comfortable in their skin and if she had agreed to be covered in fake tan it would have been 'hypocritical'