Actor James Dreyfus reveals he was in talks to do Strictly last year and asked BBC to look out for Amanda Abbington after hearing she had been signed as he voices his support for the actress By Charlotte Dean For Mailonline Published: 10:54 BST, 25 July 2024 | Updated: 11:02 BST, 25 July 2024 e-mail 2 View comments James Dreyfus has claimed he asked Strictly Come Dancing bosses to 'look out' for Amanda Abbington when he heard she had agreed to take part on the show. The actor, 55, voiced his support for Amanda, 50, after a Channel 4 interview emotionally detailed her struggle while appearing on the programme. James told how he was approached to appear on the BBC show but ultimately decided that it wasn't for him following talks with producers.
James said during his talks he made it clear he would be a 'controversial' signing due to his strong opinions and support for women's rights. The Thin Blue Line star said he received the backing of Strictly when he asked if they would support him if he received any online backlash. James Dreyfus has claimed he asked Strictly Come Dancing bosses to 'look out' for Amanda Abbington when he heard she had agreed to take part on the show The actor, 55, voiced his support for Amanda, 50, after a Channel 4 interview emotionally detailed her struggle while appearing on the programme James previously came under fire in 2021 when he slammed trans activists as 'misogynistic guys in skirts' for waging a war of hatred against JK Rowling.
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