BBC Strictly's Amanda Abbington shows off dramatic transformation after quitting show

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Amanda Abbington is rocking quite a different look nowadays, following her surprise Strictly Come Dancing exit. Partnered up with Giovanni Pernice, the Sherlock actress, 51, decided to walk away from the BBC ballroom under vague circumstances, announcing via social media: "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. "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," Amanda continued. "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. xxx." Over a month on, she's uploaded a selfie revealing the addition of a fringe and shorter sides, along with the caption: "Finally got a haircut..." Her Strictly peers Ellie Leach and Michelle Visage were quick to compliment this transformation in the comments. "Erm obsessed????" replied Ellie, 22, while RuPaul's Drag Race favourite Michelle, 55, simply declared: "Love it." "And a very good cut it is!