Strictly fans say show legend should 'bring back Amanda Abbington' to 'fix feud'
Strictly Come Dancing viewers are convinced BBC bosses should make one crafty decision to bring back show-quitting star Amanda Abbington.
The Sherlock actress left the dancefloor for good this week due to "personal reasons" and is embroiled in feud rumours with her partner Giovanni Pernice, with many claiming the pair had a "frosty" working relationship. Fans are now calling on a Strictly legend to comeback, with Amanda in tow.
Neil Jones is a fan-favourite to bring back to the dancefloor, with some urging him to "step in" so mum-of-two Amanda can return without facing the reported 'awkward feud' with her original dance partner Giovanni. "It's a personality clash," one wrote on X, formally Twitter.
Amanda announced she was quitting on Tuesday (PA)"Not everyone gets on, not matter how lovely they are." Neil was actually amongst those sending well-wishes to Amanda when she announced her departure, snubbing any mention of Giovanni. "We love you and will miss you, you are so talented and a beautiful soul," Neil penned.
Neil has only ever been partnered with two celebrities and fans were upset when he didn't get one this year, despite joining the show seven years ago. He's been sat on the sidelines this series, helping out ex-wife Katya, who's partnered with Nigel Harman.
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It comes after Amanda brutally snubbed Giovanni as she said her goodbyes to Strictly Come Dancing. The mum-of-two explained her decision "didn't come easily" and that she was departing the popular dancing programme for "personal reasons". She released a full statement on Tuesday.
Amanda said she had 'deep regret' and went on to thank her co-stars, without mentioning her mentor Giovanni once. The star took time to thank the contestants and the production team but shared no message for her dance partner. The move comes amid rumours the pair have had a fallout behind the scenes. In the first week of the show it was even reported that Amanda would not perform after being unimpressed with Giovanni's 'aggressive' training style.
Pouring fuel on to the flames, the Sherlock actress, 49, wrote in her goodbye post: "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." Amanda added: "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.
"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. I'm so sad that I am unable to go any further. Thank you to everyone who voted and who sent wonderful messages and inspiring support. You are all amazing. Truly. Thank you."
It was last month that Amanda reportedly threatened to quit the show after a number of rows with Giovanni. It was said at the time that Amanda was left feeling miserable over Giovanni's "aggressive training style and attitude" during their training sessions. A source told The Sun: "Giovanni is a hard taskmaster and takes the competition very, very seriously. Sometimes his manner is incredibly brusque and this can upset his partners. Amanda was really looking forward to dancing with him, but has found his aggressive training style and attitude pretty difficult to handle."
Also adding to feud rumours, Giovanni sent Amanda a sweet message following her exit from Strictly, but she never responded. Sharing a sweet picture of him and Amanda backstage in their pyjamas, he said: "Amanda .. I am so sad we can’t continue but I am proud of what we achieved and I am sending you so much love @amanda_abbington74 @bbcstrictly."
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