Moment Amanda Abbington’s Strictly exit announced by Fleur East

Moment Amanda Abbington's Strictly exit announced by Fleur EastStrictly - It Takes Two, BBC Two

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00:00 But before all that, we've received the news that Amanda is not returning to Strictly.

00:04 Here is the official statement from a Strictly spokesperson.

00:07 "Amanda Abington is unable to continue in Strictly Come Dancing and has decided to withdraw from the competition.

00:14 The show wishes her all the best for the future."

00:17 Let's remind ourselves of Amanda's time on Strictly.

00:21 Some people take the easy route, you didn't, and you have this beautiful chemistry.

00:27 I loved it. Well done.

00:29 I love you.

00:30 There's something so, so special about you.

00:34 The way you present yourself, that elegance, absolutely amazing.

00:38 I don't think there's gonna be anything that you can't do.

00:44 Those lips said it all, just a big, big wow.

00:48 It was amazing.

00:51 You took my splits and executed it better than me.

00:57 It was absolutely beautiful.

01:01 It's all so good.

01:05 You never disappoint.

01:08 You have magnificent musicality, you really do, and that frame was absolutely gorgeous.

01:17 You have a magic between you.

01:20 Well done to you and well done to you, too.

01:26 Amanda, we are sending you all of our love.