Amanda Abbington, known for her role in "Sherlock," announced her departure from "Strictly Come Dancing" but didn't mention her dance partner, Giovanni Pernice. She thanked her fellow contestants and the production team in her statement but didn't acknowledge Giovanni. In his own farewell message, Giovanni expressed sadness about not continuing with Amanda.
Amanda cited personal reasons for leaving the show on Instagram and expressed appreciation for her co-stars and the production team. While many of her colleagues showed support, Giovanni did not publicly respond to her post.
Rumors of a feud between Amanda and Giovanni circulated, with reports of disagreements over his teaching style. However, they presented a united front in a previous interview on "It Takes Two."
Amanda's fiancé, Jonathan Goodwin, also posted a message on social media following her exit. The specific reasons for Amanda leaving "Strictly Come Dancing" were not disclosed in her announcement.