Amanda Abbington pens sweet tribute to Strictly co-star after 'rejecting return for BBC finale'

The Sherlock star reportedly turned down the chance to return for the Strictly finale
The Sherlock star reportedly turned down the chance to return for the Strictly finale
The head judge on the BBC Show said she just 'accepted' the comment which came just weeks after she gave birth
Strictly Come Dancing's Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola were branded the 'most beautiful couple' by former contestant, Amanda Abbington, who appeared to confirm the pair were dating
STRICTLY Come Dancing star Bobby Brazier has done nothing to dampen down speculation of a romance between him and Dianne Buswell – calling her “my Juliet”. The EastEnders&nbs…
Strictly Come Dancing judge tells Radio Times Podcast comments were made six weeks after she gave birth
Strictly Come Dancing's Shirley Ballas has opened up about returning to dancing six weeks after having a baby, revealing she received some cruel criticism, which she just 'accepted'
Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas has spoken about harsh comments she received
Strictly Come Dancing's Bobby Brazier has revealed the heartbreaking reason why he doesn't miss his late mum and Big Brother star Jade Goody following her tragic death aged 27
With the hit show already more than half-way through, here is when to expect one Strictly star to claim the Glitterball Trophy.
Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola are spending every day except Sunday dancing from 9am until 6pm, and Ellie says she wouldn't have been able to do the gruelling routine three weeks ago
The Channel 4 News presenter was the seventh celebrity to leave the BBC One dance contest over the weekend
The dance left her co-stars, celebrity pals and fans emotional last week as she revealed she'd finished chemotherapy
Fans were delighted with the dancers return to the ballroom
The BBC pro dancer shared an Instagram post dedicated to the BBC EastEnders star, in the wake of their latest routine on Saturday's live show.
Bill has been hospitalised several times with his asthma and had to be put on a nebuliser, which turns asthma medication into a fine mist to be inhaled deeply into the lungs.
Strictly Come Dancing hopeful Layton Williams hit back at "tiresome" criticism about his previous dance experience after many claimed he's at an advantage from his 16 years as a theatre star.
We all want to know: is the secret to a star performing well on Strictly Come Dancing? Can having a real-life romance or close connection with their partner improve their dancing ability?
Krishnan had his Strictly Come Dancing co-star Lauren Oakley in tears this evening with a sad admission about his time on the BBC show.