The Sherlock actress and her professional partner Giovanni Pernice were absent from the live show on Saturday night<\/a>, with a representative for the programme suggesting at the time that they could \u201creturn the following week\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n However, <\/span>on spin-off series It Takes Two on Monday 23rd October, it was announced that Abbington had left for good<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n Abbington<\/a> was one of the first names to be announced as part of this year\u2019s line-up<\/a>, alongside <\/span>Angela Rippon<\/a> and\u00a0Layton Williams<\/a>.<\/p>\n In her last appearance on the show, she scored 31 for a foxtrot to Everywhere by Fleetwood Mac, with <\/span>judge Motsi Mabuse praising her and her dance partner for taking the time to display the \u201cbeauty of the movement\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n So, why has she quit the competition<\/a> for good? Read on for everything we know so far.<\/span><\/p>\n Amanda\u2019s exit from the show was announced o<\/span>n Strictly \u2013 It Takes Two, as presenter Fleur East read a statement from a<\/span> Strictly spokesperson that said: \u201cAmanda 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.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n A compilation was then played of Abbington\u2019s best moments on the competition, with East adding: \u201cAmanda, we are sending you all of our love.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n Abbington has since posted a statement on Instagram<\/a>, explaining that her exit was due to \u201cpersonal reasons\u201d and paying tribute to her fellow contestants and the show\u2019s production team.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cIt is with deepest regret that I had to leave Strictly,\u201d she wrote. \u201cI did not come to this decision easily or lightly but for personal reasons I am unable to continue.<\/p>\n \u201cIt was an absolute joy working with my fellow contestants, they are a beautiful, hardworking and talented group of people who I love and who I will miss seeing every Friday and Saturday and competing alongside.<\/p>\n \u201cI want to thank the incredible Production team and everyone on Strictly who looked after me and who are so kind and caring. It\u2019s a wonderful bunch of people and I\u2019ll miss all of them.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m so sad that I am unable to go any further. Thank you to everyone who voted and who sent wonderful messages and inspiring support. You are all amazing. Truly. Thank you. xxx\u201d<\/p> Prior to the news of Abbington\u2019s withdrawal from the competition, however, it was announced that she and Pernice missed out on last weekend\u2019s show <\/span>due to medical reasons.<\/span><\/p>\n A representative for the programme said at the time: \u201c<\/span>Due to medical reasons, Amanda Abbington will not be taking part in Strictly Come Dancing this weekend. Strictly Come Dancing protocols mean that all being well, Amanda and Giovanni will return the following week.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n Read more:<\/strong><\/p>\n Following the announcement of Abbington\u2019s departure from the show for good, Pernice posted a message on <\/span>Instagram<\/span><\/a>, saying he is \u201cso sad\u201d they can\u2019t continue in the competition.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cI am so sad we can\u2019t continue but I am proud of what we achieved and I am sending you so much love,\u201d he added.<\/span><\/p> Why did Amanda Abbington leave Strictly Come Dancing 2023?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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