Strictly hosts share update as star pulls out hours before live show
Strictly Come Dancing hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman addressed an absence from the BBC series on Saturday night, hours after it was revealed one couple would not perform.
Amanda Abbington and her pro dance partner Giovanni Pernice were confirmed to be missing the show on Saturday due to medical reasons. The news broke on Friday evening, just a day before the next live show.
Preparing to compete were Zara McDermott, Angela Rippon, Layton Williams, Krishnan Guru-Murthy, Eddie Kadi and Angela Scanlon. Also competing are Adam Thomas, Ellie Leach, Bobby Brazier, Nigel Harman and Annabel Croft.
But one star was missing from the show, after the announcement that one couple would be pulling out of the latest week of the competition. Now, hosts Tess and Claudia have addressed the news, sending their best wishes to Amanda who appeared to be unwell.
Speaking on the series, Claudia told viewers: "Now as you may have noticed Amanda and Giovanni are missing from line-up. Due to medical reasons Amanda is unable to perform this week." Tess then explained: "As per the rules of the competition she has been given a bye.
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Amanda Abbington and her pro dance partner Giovanni Pernice were confirmed to be missing the show (BBC)"All being well she will return to the ballroom next week. Amanda we are all sending you lots of love." Claudia added: "Lots of love to you."
The news was revealed on Friday's spin-off show, It Takes Two, by host Janette Manrara, she said: "We have some breaking news, unfortunately due to medical reasons, Amanda 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. Amanda we hope you get well soon my love, sending you all the best wishes!"
Strictly Come Dancing added to the Mirror in a further statement: "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."
Strictly fans were quick to react to the news with one person writing: "Unfortunately due to illness Amanda & Gio will not be performing their Cha Cha tomorrow. #StrictlyComeDancing #Strictly", while another follower wrote: "Amanda is sitting out #Strictly this week due to medical issues, should be back next week."
It comes as Amanda and Giovanni scored 31 points last week for their Foxtrot to the Fleetwood Mac song Everywhere, finishing high on the leaderboard. The duo were due to perform the Cha Cha Cha to Canned Heat by Jamiroquai this Saturday night.
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