Strictly’s Amanda Abbington says ‘I’m so sad’ as she explains decision to quit

The BBC has confirmed Amanda will no longer be competing in Strictly Come Dancing
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
Strictly Come Dancing star John Whaite was a regular on the recently axed Channel 4 series
Karen Hauer has supported Eddie Kadi following his BBC Strictly exit, after some fans suggested she had looked "happy" to be eliminated" and sensed there was a "dislike" between the pair.
BBC EastEnders star Nigel was flooded with support alongside pro dancer Katya after yet another impressive Strictly Come Dancing performance this weekend.
Tess wowed again in a sparkly black dress