Strictly Come Dancing pro Giovanni Pernice is said to have acted like a 'perfect gentleman' when Amanda Abbington tearfully confided in him about finding lumps in her breasts

Amanda Abbington has said she was relieved about her cancer scare because it meant that she could quit Strictly Come Dancing. The Sherlock star, 50, pulled out of the BBC One show last year, citing medical reasons at the time.

Amanda Abbington discovered two lumps in her breast in the midst of her Strictly 2023 stint - and she told pro partner Giovanni Pernice she was quitting.

Sherlock star Amanda Abbington has claimed she found two lumps in her breast during her final week on Strictly Come Dancing before she quit the show

The actor has had the support of loved ones and new friends during the BBC investigation into her claims about Giovanni Pernice.

Amanda Abbington last night revealed her relief that a cancer scare meant she could quit Strictly Come Dancing - and training with professional dancer Giovanni Pernice.

Amanda Abbington has claimed she was relieved to leave Strictly Come Dancing after she found two lumps in her breast

Amanda Abbington was relieved when a cancer scare gave her a reason to quit 'Strictly Come Dancing' last year.