Why Amanda Abbington has quit Strictly and what she has said about it

The actress said it is "with the deepest regret" that she had to leave the BBC One dance contest alongside her dance partner Giovanni Pernice
The actress said it is "with the deepest regret" that she had to leave the BBC One dance contest alongside her dance partner Giovanni Pernice
Kai Widdrington is currently storming the Strictly contest with Devon-born Angela Rippon
Former Emmerdale star Adam Thomas has melted the hearts of Strictly fans across the country with his infectious personality and dance floor moves - but has opened up about his painful past
Strictly Come Dancing professional Giovanni Pernice is reportedly concerned about the 'drama' surrounding his ex-dance partner Amanda Abbington, as her exit 'could jeopardise some of his future work'
Angela Scanlon was well known to millions of TV viewers for her presenting work and now has a new raft of fans thanks to her appearance on Strictly
The 79-year-old has given a 'behind-the-curtains' glimpse of just how the glitz and glamour is brought to the dancefloor
Saturday night's live offering from Strictly Come Dancing follows Sherlock actress Amanda Abbington withdrawing from the BBC competition due to 'personal reasons' on Monday
Angela Rippon may be the oldest ever Strictly contestant but thanks to her stunning moves on the dance floor she's now one of the favourites to walk away with the Glitterball trophy
Bobby Brazier hopes to rekindle his romance with the model and Waterloo Road star and has even invited her to watch him perform on Strictly Come Dancing
BBC Strictly Come Dancing star Anton Du Beke - who became a permanent judge on the show in 2021 - opened up about his one regret about being a professional dancer on the show
Waterloo Road actor Adam Thomas has been married to Caroline Daly since 2017
Strictly star Annabel Croft has proved herself to be as expert on the Strictly dance floor as the tennis court and she has a devastating reason for wanting to take part
Strictly Come Dancing is into its sixth week now and this is how the leaderboard looks ahead of this week's elimination.
Layton Williams has wowed judges and Strictly fans alike with his incredible achievements on the dance floor - and the West End icon also has a growing bond with one of the professionals on the show
Sherlock actress Amanda Abbington thanked the 'incredible production team' behind BBC's Strictly Come Dancing when she announced her decision to leave the competition
There are plenty of 'tricks and treats' in store for Saturday's show, but 'contingencies' are in place after illness among the cast - live breaking updates below
BBC viewers have branded the former EastEnders star "sex on legs"
Strictly Come Dancing host, Tess Daly, is one of the most well-known faces on TV, but the mum-of-two hasn't used her real name since she started out in showbusiness