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Tearful Amanda Abbington is comforted by pal after Strictly's Shirley Ballas defends 'true gentleman' Giovanni Pernice following his shock exit from the BBC show


The Sherlock star, 50, appeared overcome with emotion after Strictly Come Dancing's Shirley Ballas defended 'true gentleman' Giovanni Pernice this week.

Joining them on the dancefloor are Jowita Przystal , Johannes Radebe , Kai Widdrington, Nancy Xu, Carlos Gu, Lauren Oakley, Michelle Tsiakkas and Vito Coppola. Executive producer Sarah James said in a statement: 'This year Strictly marks two decades of entertaining the nation and we will be back with a bang in September as we celebrate in style with our incredible team both on and off screen.' After he was offered a contract to return to the series, which starts in September, Ms Abbington instructed London-based legal firm Carter-Ruck to represent her along with two other female stars who have appeared on Strictly.

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