Surprising Departure
Strictly Come Dancing fans were left shocked when actress Amanda Abbington suddenly withdrew from the show in week six. Abbington, 49, was emerging as a dark horse before her unexpected exit.
One Less Couple
Instead of giving all the other couples a bye to the next week to remedy Abbington's absence, the results show went ahead as usual. This means that there is currently one less couple on the show than usual at this stage of the competition.
Three Couple Finale
As a result, the final is shaping up to be a three couple affair, rather than the usual four, which has divided opinions among fans. Some viewers have expressed disappointment, while others believe that the show's producers had no other choice.
Open to New Ideas
While some fans are unhappy with the format change, others are keeping an open mind and are curious about alternative ideas. One viewer asked what ideas others would have for the show if they were producers.
Medical Reasons
Amanda Abbington missed week six of the show due to medical reasons before announcing her departure two days later. Throughout her time on the show, she had a fractious relationship with her dance partner Giovanni Pernice. Despite their differences, they performed well on the dance floor. However, since Abbington's exit, neither of them has mentioned the other.
