Amanda Abbington's Last-Minute Exit from Strictly Rehearsals Leaves Her Looking Exhausted

2023-10-21 02:55:04

Strictly's Amanda Abbington looks exhausted as she and Giovanni Pernice leave rehearsals before she quit this weekend's live show at last minute

Amanda Abbington, 49, appeared tired as she left rehearsals for Strictly Come Dancing this week. The actress, who had been at odds with her partner Giovanni Pernice, dropped out of Saturday's live show due to medical reasons. Amanda was seen leaving rehearsals separately from Giovanni, dressed casually in a blue hoodie emblazoned with the words 'I believe in conserving energy!'.

Fatigued? Strictly Come Dancing's Amanda Abbington, 49, looked shattered as she left show rehearsals this week before it emerged she's pulled out of Saturday's live show

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Stepping out: Amanda's professional dancer partner Giovanni Pernice appeared in good spirits as he left the rehearsal studios, giving a thumbs-up to onlookers

Hint? Amanda cut a casual figure in a blue hoodie which had the words 'I believe in conserving energy' across the back

Giovanni Pernice, on the other hand, seemed in good spirits as he left rehearsals wearing a black Adidas jacket and tracksuit bottoms. The announcement of Amanda's withdrawal from this weekend's show due to ill health was made on Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two. Host Janette Manrara expressed hope for Amanda's recovery and confirmed that she and Giovanni would return for the following week.

Reports suggest that Amanda and Giovanni had been at odds, with Amanda considering quitting the show due to clashes and the pro's 'militant and aggressive' training style. However, Amanda passionately denied these claims in a video shared on Instagram.

Denial: Amanda previously passionately hit back at claims she threatened to quit the show due to clashes with Giovanni

Despite the controversy, Amanda expressed her excitement about participating in Strictly Come Dancing. She shared a photo of herself from rehearsals and praised her partner Giovanni for his talent and support. Giovanni reciprocated the praise, expressing his pride and anticipation for their performance.

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Amanda has credited Strictly Come Dancing with boosting her confidence and making her feel sexy again. She hopes to inspire other women her age to embrace life and pursue new experiences. The next episode of Strictly Come Dancing airs on Saturday 21 October at 6.35pm on BBC One.

Strictly Come Dancing 2023 - Contestants:

1. Angela Rippon

2. Amanda Abbington

3. Layton Williams

4. Krishnan Guru-Murthy

... (continues with the rest of the contestants) ...

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