Amanda Abbington death threat 'being investigated by police as the star is left shocked and terrified' after Strictly bullying allegations

Police are reportedly investigating a death threat made to actress and former Strictly Come Dancing contestant Amanda Abbington. Since Amanda's complaint, multiple accusations have emerged of bullying and abusive behaviour from former contestants, leaving the primetime family favourite embroiled in controversy over how the professional dancers teach the celebs. Police are investigating a death threat made to actress and former Strictly Come Dancing contestant Amanda Abbington Actress Amanda, 50, complained that professional dancer Giovanni Pernice bullied her during their rehearsals last year - allegations he strongly denies They interviewed the Sherlock star and retrieved data from the email in the hope of tracing the sender. Since Amanda's complaint, multiple accusations have emerged of bullying and abusive behaviour from former contestants, leaving the primetime family favourite embroiled in controversy over how the professional dancers teach the celebs And now Amanda has received an email saying she would 'die on stage' unless she withdrew her bullying complaint against the Italian pro dancer Police are thought to have interviewed the Sherlock star and retrieved data from the email in the hope of tracing the sender Amanda made her debut in her new play When It Happens To You at the Park Theatre in London on Wednesday night where the threat wastalking about After the first night's show, she changed into a black T-shirt with 'Quiet No More' written on the back as she posed for photos alongside the play's director Jez Bond, seemingly a reference to the ongoing scandal It comes after Laura Whitmore has accused BBC bosses of 'gaslighting' her over her Strictly Come Dancing experience with Giovanni Pernice The TV presenter, 39, who was partnered with the Italian dancer, 33, on the show in 2016, recently confirmed she'd spoken to the show about Giovanni's 'inappropriate behaviour' Speaking to The Irish Post, Laura told how she believes that the industry has changed for women since she found fame, noting that women are 'louder' and are now 'pulling people up on things.'