Strictly’s Anton Du Beke opens up on Amanda Abbington’s exit
Anton Du Beke has given his opinion on Amanda Abbington’s exit from Strictly Come Dancing!
During last weekend’s show, the Sherlock actress was unable to perform with her dance partner Giovanni Pernice, citing “medical reasons”. Then, on Monday evening, the producers behind the hit BBC dancing show confirmed that Amanda had since decided to leave Strictly with immediate effect.
Now, a few days on from her shock departure, one of Strictly’s judges has decided to speak his mind on the matter.
Earlier today, Anton Du Beke appeared on ITV’s This Morning and was asked about his thoughts on Amanda’s exit, and whether she had potential as a dancer.
“That’s terribly sad because, terrific! She could have made it all the way to the final. I thought she was very, very strong,” he praised.
As footage of Amanda’s final dance on Strictly appeared on screen, Anton exclaimed: “Look at her, look at her!” as This Morning co-host Alison Hammond praised the actress’ posture.
“Maybe she can do it another year, I don’t know,” Alison hinted, to which Anton agreed: “Maybe she can come back.”
Anton’s remarks come after Amanda recently broke her silence on her unexpected departure.
“It is with deepest regret that I had to leave Strictly. I did not come to this decision easily or lightly but for personal reasons I am unable to continue,” she wrote on Instagram yesterday.
“It was an absolute joy working with my fellow contestants, they are a beautiful, hardworking and talented group of people who I love and who I will miss seeing every Friday and Saturday and competing alongside,” the 49-year-old penned further.
“I want to thank the incredible Production team and everyone on Strictly who looked after me and who are so kind and caring. It’s a wonderful bunch of people and I’ll miss all of them,” Amanda added at the time, concluding: “I’m so sad that I am unable to go any further.”
