I’m not transphobic, says Strictly contestant Amanda Abbington

The 49-year-old Sherlock star told her Instagram followers that she thinks the backlash is over her comments in March about a child performing a drag act

Amanda Abbington is taking part in this year’s Strictly Come Dancing. Picture: Ian West/PA

Actress Amanda Abbington has said she is not “transphobic” following a social media storm over her becoming part of the Strictly Come Dancing line-up.

The 49-year-old Sherlock star, who was the first contestant announced for the BBC celebrity dancing show last week, told her Instagram followers that she thinks the backlash is over her comments in March about a child performing a drag act.