Amanda Abbington ‘requests Strictly Come Dancing rehearsal footage with Giovanni Pernice’ amid legal advice
The IndependentFor free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Amanda Abbington has requested rehearsal footage from her time on Strictly Come Dancing amid rumours of a feud with her former professional partner Giovanni Pernice, a report has claimed. open image in gallery Giovanni Pernice and Amanda Abbington On Saturday, The Sun published a report that claimed Abbington, 51, has asked for video recordings of her practice sessions with Pernice as part of her allegedly seeking legal advice. open image in gallery Amanda Abbington on 'Strictly Come Dancing’ When Abbington first addressed her exit from Strictly in October, fans noticed that she failed to mention Pernice in her message. Pernice, who has danced on the programme since 2015, shared a message of support for the actor on his Instagram, writing: “Amanda … I am so sad we can’t continue but I am proud of what we achieved and I am sending you so much love.” In their final appearance on the show, Abbington and Pernice scored 31 out of 40 for a quick-footed foxtrot.