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Strictly Come Dancing fans were dealt a heartbreaking blow just hours before the fifth live show of the series, when it was revealed that Amanda Abbington would no longer be taking part this weekend. The news broke late on Friday evening, when It Takes Two host Janette Manrara said: "We have some breaking news, unfortunately due to medical reasons, Amanda will not be taking part in Strictly Come Dancing this weekend.

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BBC Strictly's Craig Revel Horwood says atmosphere 'changed' following Nigel Harman's exit

Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel-Horwood has revealed that the atmosphere on the show has 'changed' following Nigel Harman being forced to bow out of the competition due to a medical injury.

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BBC Strictly Come Dancing viewers predict major change for Giovanni Pernice

Strictly Come Dancing fans reckon Giovanni Pernice might be eyeing up a new role on the show, after his performance on Saturday night, 3 December.The Italian dancer hasn't been competing in the 2023 series of the BBC One dance contest for weeks, having had to pull out of the competition with celebrity dance partner Amanda Abbington. The actress initially withdrew from one of the live shows due to 'medical reasons' before it was announced she would be leaving the show altogether due to 'personal reasons'.

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BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Giovanni Pernice sends 'last' message as he tells fans 'we love you'

Giovanni Pernice has sent a 'last' message before teasing some exciting plans coming in the New Year. The professional dancer has been keeping himself busy after being forced to make an early exit from Strictly Come Dancing this year.

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BBC Strictly Come Dancing viewers make Giovanni Pernice prediction as co-star 'shines'

Strictly Come Dancing viewers think it may only be a matter of time before Giovanni Pernice finds himself in a new role in the show following his appearance in the ballroom on Saturday night (December 3).

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BBC Strictly Come Dancing fans fume and say 'what does she need to do' as they make same complaint and claim 'crime'

Strictly Come Dancing fans fear a 'crime' may take place before the end of the series as they made a complaint on Saturday night (December 2). The BBC One dance contest returned to screens after being thrown into chaos just hours before the quarter-finals.

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BBC Strictly Come Dancing viewers sarcastically claim 'surprise' as Motsi Mabuse defends Layton Williams amid first all 10s

Not all Strictly Come Dancing viewers were on board as the first 40 of the series was finally awarded in the ballroom. The BBC One dance contest reached the quarter-final stage on Saturday night (December 2) and it was also Musicals week.

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BBC Strictly Come Dancing fans say 'sorry' as they make same point about Bobby Brazier and Dianne Buswell routine

Strictly Come Dancing fans were left saying 'sorry' as they couldn't help but make the same point about Bobby Brazier and Dianne Buswell's latest routine. The pair were back in the ballroom on Saturday night (December 2) for the BBC One dance contest's Musicals week.

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BBC Strictly's Vito brands Ellie Leach 'so passionate' as pair continue to fuel romance rumours

If there's one couple taking Strictly Come Dancing by storm this year, it's got to be Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola. Ever since the series began, the actress and professional dancer have been causing a stir on the status of their relationship.The pair, who are partnered up on this year's BBC dance competition, have faced a lot of speculation whether there's something romantic between the two - and now the 31-year-old has added fuel to these rumours by calling the Coronation Street star "so passionate." In an interview with Bella magazine, Vito said: "On Saturday night, there is a moment of the show where she just clicks and switches on.The mood, the feelings, and everything becomes alive and magical. "So for me, it's really enjoyable every single week teaching Ellie because she's a good student.

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