Strictly Come Dancing Fans Speculate Major Show Shake-up as Amanda Abbington Quits

A Shocking Departure

Strictly Come Dancing fans were left stunned when Amanda Abbington, known for her role in Sherlock, announced her departure from the show. The 49-year-old actress missed Saturday's episode due to medical reasons, but her decision to quit entirely came as a surprise to viewers.

Speculation about the Finale

Fans are now speculating that Abbington's departure will lead to a format change for this year's finale. On a web forum, one fan suggested that instead of the usual four couples in the final, there will now be a top three. This is because there are no non-eliminations in the competition, and when a contestant withdraws, the show typically adjusts the number of finalists accordingly.

Debate Among Fans

While some fans agreed with the speculation, others argued that Abbington would have likely made it to the final if she had stayed. There were also suggestions that there should be no eliminations during Halloween week, which would allow for a top four to still be possible. One fan even proposed that the scores from that week be rolled over to the following week.

Recent Elimination

In the latest episode of Strictly Come Dancing, comedian Eddie Kadi was eliminated after facing off in the dance-off against Love Island's Zara McDermott. As the speculation about the finale continues, fans eagerly await further updates on any potential format changes.