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Moment Amanda Abbington's Strictly exit announced by Fleur East

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Moment Amanda Abbington’s Strictly exit announced by Fleur East

Watch the moment Amanda Abbington’s Strictly Come Dancing exit is announced by host Fleur East on Strictly It Takes Two.

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

A tribute montage was played on the show to highlight the Sherlock actor’s time on the show who was partnered with Giovanni Pernice.

Ms Abbington missed Saturday’s live show ‘due to medical reasons’.

Fleur East said: “Amanda, we are sending you all of our love.”

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