BBC Strictly Come Dancing’s Amanda Abbington returns to work after quitting show

Amanda Abbington teases ‘cracking tunes’ ahead of radio show

Amanda Abbington has put her Strictly woes behind her as she returns to work.

She took to Instagram to share her return to her show on Boogaloo Radio with her 141,000 followers.

Posting to her stories, she shared an image of herself alongside Sue Vincent.

Amanda later posted a video saying: “Hello. We’re back. We’re going to…” she then took off her glasses and the duo joked about her poor eyesight.

The ex-Strictly star continued: “We’re going to the Boogaloo” referencing the pub where they record their show.

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“6 o’clock tonight, and we’re back on, and we are going to be playing some amazing tunes, all by female artists.”

She continued by saying that the show is an “homage to the great women song-writers and women singers”.

Sue then apologised for the funny faces she was pulling throughout the video, and Amanda responded: “No, it’s lovely, I’m glad we’re back” before signing off.

Amanda, 51, quit Strictly last week, stating “personal reasons” for her decision.

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Her absence from the show was confirmed on Saturday night’s live show when hosts Claudia Winkleman, 51, and Tess Daly, 54, paid tribute to the actress.

Opening the show, they said: “Now, earlier this week, Amanda Abbington withdrew from the competition. We are sending you all our love” which was followed by applause from the audience.

Amanda shared her decision to leave the show with her Instagram followers after missing the previous week because of illness.

In her statement, she wrote: “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 continued: “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.”

She finished the statement by saying: “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.”

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