Amanda Abbington withdraws from Strictly Come Dancing

Amanda Abbington has quit Strictly Come Dancing.

The Sherlock star was forced to miss last Saturday’s show (October 21) due to “medical reasons,” and now it has been confirmed that she won’t return.

The announcement was made on It Takes Two this evening.

A statement was read by co-presenter Fleur East before a highlights package was shown to commemorate Abbington’s time on the show.

“Amanda Abbington is unable to continue in Strictly Come Dancing and has decided to withdraw from the competition. The show wishes her all the best for the future.”

During the series, Amanda and her professional dance partner Giovanni Pernice performed the Viennese Waltz, Salsa, Rumba and Foxtrot.

The pair were typically in the top half of the judges’ leader board with scores of 29, 32, 30, 31.