Amanda Abbington shuts down feud rumours with Gio and says they ‘laugh a lot’<\/h3>\n

Amanda Abbington, who was partnered with Italian pro dancer Giovanni Pernice on Strictly Come Dancing, might swerve the finale show, it has been reported.<\/p>\n

A source has claimed the actress will not return to the 2023 Strictly Come Dancing finale over the festive period.<\/p>\n

Amanda quit Strictly Come Dancing in week five, explaining on social media that personal reasons were behind her departure.<\/p>\n

Just a handful of celebrities remain in the BBC competition which is continuing to heat up as the finale draws closer.<\/p>\n

A source told The Mirror: \u201cThere have understandably been lots of questions asked about Amanda\u2019s sudden departure.<\/p>\n

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“That has been difficult \u2013 especially for Giovanni, who has been upset about people seeing it as a reflection on him.”<\/p>\n

They claimed: \u201cThey wanted to position her as still very much part of the Strictly family, but Amanda\u2019s response to the invitation was she\u2019d not be back.”<\/p>\n

The BBC has been contacted for comment by Express.co.uk.<\/p>\n

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  Her Strictly Come Dancing exit news was announced on the spin-off show It Takes Two by host Fleur East.<\/p>\n

  Fleur said: “Amanda Abbington is unable to continue in Strictly Come Dancing and has decided to withdraw from the competition.<\/p>\n

  “The show wishes her all the best for the future.”<\/p>\n

  A montage of Amanda’s best bits from her time on the show was then played, with Fleur adding: “Amanda we are sending you all of our love.”<\/p>\n

  Topping the leaderboard this weekend were Layton Williams and his partner Nikita Kuzmin who scored an incredible 39 out of a possible 40 for their sultry Argentine Tango.<\/p>\n

  Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola, as well as Nigel Harman and Katya Jones also scored highly for their routines.<\/p>\n

  Next Saturday marks Blackpool Week for the competition where the stars will dance their socks off at the famous Blackpool Tower Ballroom.<\/p>\n

  Strictly Come Dancing continues next Saturday evening on BBC One.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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