
Strictly’s Amanda Abbington speaks out on ‘cruel’ and ‘abusive’ experience as Giovanni Pernice denies new claims
The IndependentSign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Giovanni Pernice has denied new claims made by Amanda Abbington as the Sherlock star spoke out amid an ongoing BBC investigation into Strictly Come Dancing. The 50-year-old Sherlock actor called Pernice, “abusive, cruel, and mean”, stating that her mistreatment went “way beyond treading on my toe”. In a new interview withThe Sun on Sunday, Abbington spoke about her experience with Pernice for the first time since the allegations emerged, alleging that the dancer has attempted to block the tapes being released. Abbington has alleged that the mistreatment ‘goes way beyond treading on my toe’ “It’s insane what has happened to me, with the death threats and backlash,” she continued.
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Strictly’s Giovanni Pernice speaks out candidly on Amanda Abbington scandal for first time
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Strictly Come Dancing: Giovanni explains why he got ‘frustrated’ with Amanda Abbington on BBC series
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Strictly: Amanda Abbington says Giovanni scandal is ‘unresolved’ after BBC investigation result
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SARAH VINE: Amanda Abbington was NOT a victim in the way most people understand it
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British fans vow to propel Giovanni Pernice to top of Italian Strictly
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Strictly star Giovanni Pernice speaks out as he is cleared of 'overwhelming majority' of bullying allegations
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Amanda Abbington breaks her silence as BBC releases report into Strictly bullying probe - as 'pleased' Giovanni Pernice is cleared of threatening and abusive behaviour
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BBC apologises to Amanda Abbington and upholds ‘some Strictly complaints’
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BBC releases bombshell report into Strictly bullying probe: Giovanni Pernice is cleared of physically abusive behaviour towards Amanda Abbington, while some complaints upheld
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Strictly scandal: Amanda Abbington ‘questioned again’ about Giovanni Pernice after ‘new evidence’
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Strictly's Craig Revel Horwood admits he was 'blown away' after watching Amanda Abbington tape regarding allegations of 'abusive behaviour' on the show
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Giovanni Pernice returns to dance floor with private workshops amid Strictly Amanda Abbington abuse claims
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