Amanda Abbington fuels feud rumours with Strictly’s Giovanni Pernice as she shares cryptic quotes
AMANDA Abbington has fuelled rumours she’s feuding with her former Strictly partner Giovanni Pernice with a cryptic post.
The Sherlock actress, 49, stunned fans when she withdrew from the BBC competition last week.
It came after she was forced to miss an episode due to ‘medical reasons’ that weren’t disclosed.
The Sun previously revealed how Amanda and Giovanni were feuding behind the scenes prior to her quitting.
She had been threatening to walk from the show due to her dance pro’s “militant” attitude in training.
And now she’s further fuelled rumours by sharing a cryptic post about bad behaviour on her Instagram account.
The star reposted a quote which read: “Shoutout to people whose kindness isn’t a strategy but a way of life.”
Amanda also failed to mention Giovanni when she broke her silence following her departure.
She told fans: “It is with deepest regret that I had to leave Strictly. I did not come to this decision easily or lightly but for personal reasons I am unable to continue.
“It was an absolute joy working with my fellow contestants, they are a beautiful, hardworking and talented group of people who I love and who I will miss seeing every Friday and Saturday and competing alongside.
“I want to thank the incredible Production team and everyone on Strictly who looked after me and who are so kind and caring. It’s a wonderful bunch of people and I’ll miss all of them.
I’m so sad that I am unable to go any further.
“Thank you to everyone who voted and who sent wonderful messages and inspiring support. You are all amazing. Truly. Thank you. Xxx”
Previously announcing her exit from the programme, a Strictly spokesperson said: “Amanda Abbington is unable to continue in Strictly Come Dancing and has decided to withdraw from the competition.
“The show wishes her all the best for the future.”