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Strictly star Amanda Abbington admits cancer scare was ‘catalyst’ that led her to quitting show amid Giovanni Pernice drama

Strictly star Amanda Abbington has revealed that a cancer scare was the catalyst that led to her quitting the show.

The actress, 50, made the confession just days after it was announced that the BBC had upheld some – but not all – of her complaints against her pro dance partner, Giovanni Pernice. Amanda quit in week six (Credit: BBC) “I went to the toilet, came back and said, ‘I’m going to go to the hospital now because I found two lumps in my breast this morning’” she then said. “Giovanni is focusing on his job on Ballando con le Stella and supporting his partner Bianca, and hopes that Ms Abbington can soon accept the review’s findings and look to the future.”

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