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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Maira Butt

Amanda Abbington opens up on ‘one of the worst years of my entire life’ after Strictly abuse

Amanda Abbington has reflected on her Strictly Come Dancing experience saying she was made out to be a “villain”.

Last year, the 51-year-old Sherlock star complained about her treatment during rehearsals at the hands of professional dancer Giovanni Pernice. The pair were partnered for the 2023 series of the dance competition, with Abbington dropping out for “medical reasons”.

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