Actress Amanda Abbington has pulled out of the Strictly Come Dancing live show on BBC One on Saturday night "due to medical reasons".
Former Strictly professional Janette Manrara announced the news on the BBC Two spin-off show It Takes Two, telling the audience "we have some breaking news".
"Unfortunately, due to medical reasons, Amanda will not be taking part in Strictly Come Dancing this weekend," she said.
"Strictly Come Dancing protocols mean that all being well, Amanda and Giovanni (Pernice, Abbington's professional dance partner) will return the following week."
Manrara added: "Amanda, we hope you get well soon, my love, sending you all the best wishes."
A Strictly Come Dancing spokesperson later confirmed the announcement.
The news comes after Abbington posted a tribute to actress Haydn Gwynne, who died on Friday after a recent cancer diagnosis, to her Instagram story.
The 49-year-old wrote: "A huge and devastating loss. Such a sad day."
Abbington and Pernice scored 31 for their quick-footed Foxtrot to Everywhere by Fleetwood Mac last week.
Source: Press Association
