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Amanda Abbington reveals she was 'relieved' after cancer scare resulted in Strictly exit


Sherlock star Amanda Abbington has claimed she found two lumps in her breast during her final week on Strictly Come Dancing before she quit the show

The Sherlock actress hit the headlines recently after voicing her concerns about her Strictly partner Giovanni Pernice, who she danced with in the BBC show last year. A BBC report from an internal investigation recently excused the pro dancer from any allegations of physical violence but did offer Amanda an apology after substantiating some of her bullying claims. Amanda Abbington has revealed that she had a cancer scare whilst on Strictly (Image: PA)She added that the stress made it hard for her to focus on rehearsals and contributed to a tense atmosphere with Giovanni as they practiced the Cha-cha-cha.

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