Amanda Abbington secretly QUITS Strictly after missing a week and ‘feud with Giovanni’

STRICTLY star Amanda Abbington has quit Strictly Come Dancing.

Sherlock actress Amanda, 49, was missing from this weekend's shows due to undisclosed medical reasons.

She had been expected to make a return on Saturday night for the BBC show's Halloween special.

However, the 49-year-old has now left the competition - leaving viewers devastated.

The reason behind Amanda's sudden departure is expected to be revealed on Strictly's It Takes Two tonight.

On Saturday night, host Claudia Winkleman told viewers: “Now as you may have noticed, Amanda and Giovanni are missing from the lineup. Due to medical reasons Amanda is unable to perform this week.”

Tess Daly added: “As per the rules of the competition she has been given a bye and all being well will return to the ballroom next weekend.”

The Sun reported last month how Amanda and her Italian dance partner Giovanni Pernice, 33, had clashed — with the actress threatening to quit over the dance pro’s “militant” attitude to training.

Following reports of a rift, ­Giovanni said: “It’s a difficult process, especially for people who have never done Strictly before.”

Amanda, shared a quote on her Instagram stories from the late actor and comedian Robin Williams, before swiftly deleting it.

The post read: "People don't fake depression… they fake being okay. Remember that. Be kind."