Laura Whitmore says she was ‘gaslit’ when raising concerns over Strictly’s Giovanni Pernice
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Laura Whitmore says she was ‘gaslit’ when raising concerns over Strictly’s Giovanni Pernice

The Independent  

Sign 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 Laura Whitmore says she was “gaslit” when she first raised complaints about the behaviour of Strictly Come Dancing pro Giovanni Pernice. open image in gallery Whitmore says she was ‘gaslit’ “I am not looking for anything, just an acceptance that what happened to me in the rehearsal rooms during my time on BBC Strictly was wrong and that it won’t happen to anyone else again,” she wrote. open image in gallery Abbington says she has faced rape and death threats Her concerns first became public in 2018, when she said she had felt “uncomfortable” with Pernice. “When I’m on the train and things, I do sometimes feel exposed and vulnerable, I do, because of the nature of the threats I was getting,” she said on BBC Radio 4 Woman’s Hour.

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Strictly’s Giovanni Pernice speaks out candidly on Amanda Abbington scandal for first time
5 months ago

Strictly’s Giovanni Pernice speaks out candidly on Amanda Abbington scandal for first time

The Independent  

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Strictly Come Dancing: Giovanni explains why he got ‘frustrated’ with Amanda Abbington on BBC series
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Strictly Come Dancing: Giovanni explains why he got ‘frustrated’ with Amanda Abbington on BBC series

The Independent  

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Strictly Come Dancing latest: Giovanni Pernice report upholds Amanda Abbington complaints ‘but not all’
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Strictly Come Dancing latest: Giovanni Pernice report upholds Amanda Abbington complaints ‘but not all’

The Independent  

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Strictly: Amanda Abbington says Giovanni scandal is ‘unresolved’ after BBC investigation result
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Strictly: Amanda Abbington says Giovanni scandal is ‘unresolved’ after BBC investigation result

The Independent  

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Laura Whitmore reacts after BBC shares results of Strictly Come Dancing’s Giovanni Pernice investigation
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Laura Whitmore reacts after BBC shares results of Strictly Come Dancing’s Giovanni Pernice investigation

The Independent  

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Laura Whitmore breaks her silence after former Strictly Come Dancing partner Giovanni Pernice celebrates after long-awaited controversial BBC report is published
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Laura Whitmore breaks her silence after former Strictly Come Dancing partner Giovanni Pernice celebrates after long-awaited controversial BBC report is published

Daily Mail  

Giovanni Pernice's former Strictly partner Laura Whitmore has broken her silence after the results of the Amanda Abbington probe were released on Monday. Giovanni Pernice's former Strictly partner Laura Whitmore has broken her silence after the results of the Amanda Abbington probe were released on Monday Six of Amanda's allegations against pro Giovanni were upheld - after she made a …

Strictly scandal: BBC’s Giovanni Pernice-Amanda Abbington investigation result finally revealed
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Strictly scandal: BBC’s Giovanni Pernice-Amanda Abbington investigation result finally revealed

The Independent  

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BBC apologises to Amanda Abbington and upholds ‘some Strictly complaints’
5 months, 3 weeks ago

BBC apologises to Amanda Abbington and upholds ‘some Strictly complaints’

The Independent  

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Strictly scandal: Amanda Abbington ‘questioned again’ about Giovanni Pernice after ‘new evidence’
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Strictly scandal: Amanda Abbington ‘questioned again’ about Giovanni Pernice after ‘new evidence’

The Independent  

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Amanda Abbington death threat 'being investigated by police as the star is left shocked and terrified' after Strictly bullying allegations
7 months, 2 weeks ago

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

Daily Mail  

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 …

Giovanni Pernice steps out for an al fresco lunch as under-fire dancer awaits findings of BBC probe into allegations of 'abusive and bullying behaviour' on Strictly Come Dancing
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Giovanni Pernice steps out for an al fresco lunch as under-fire dancer awaits findings of BBC probe into allegations of 'abusive and bullying behaviour' on Strictly Come Dancing

Daily Mail  

Giovanni Pernice stepped out with friends on Monday as his former BBC employers prepare to release the findings of a probe into allegations of misconduct on the set of Strictly Come Dancing. Giovanni Pernice stepped out with friends on Monday as the BBC prepare to release the findings of a probe into allegations of misconduct on the set of Strictly …

Giovanni Pernice returns to dance floor with private workshops amid Strictly Amanda Abbington abuse claims
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Giovanni Pernice returns to dance floor with private workshops amid Strictly Amanda Abbington abuse claims

The Independent  

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Strictly star Giovanni Pernice breaks his silence after Amanda Abbington's bombshell interview as he urges fans to ignore her claims and 'wait for the conclusion of BBC's review'
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Strictly star Giovanni Pernice breaks his silence after Amanda Abbington's bombshell interview as he urges fans to ignore her claims and 'wait for the conclusion of BBC's review'

Daily Mail  

Giovanni Pernice has urged Strictly fans to 'not pay heed' to his former dance partner Amanda Abbington's 'serious and defamatory allegations' about him, which aired during a bombshell Channel 4 interview. Giovanni Pernice has urged Strictly fans to 'not pay heed' to his former dance partner Amanda Abbington 's 'serious and defamatory allegations' about him, which aired during a bombshell …

Strictly Come Dancing’s Nadiya Bychkova denies reports that she has complained about the show
8 months ago

Strictly Come Dancing’s Nadiya Bychkova denies reports that she has complained about the show

The Independent  

Sign 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 Strictly Come Dancing professional Nadiya Bychkova has shut down speculation that …

Amanda Abbington says she would 'vomit and cry' after rehearsing with Strictly Come Dancing professional Giovanni Pernice - as the BBC continue probe into his behaviour
8 months, 1 week ago

Amanda Abbington says she would 'vomit and cry' after rehearsing with Strictly Come Dancing professional Giovanni Pernice - as the BBC continue probe into his behaviour

Daily Mail  

Former Strictly Come Dancing contestant Amanda Abbington says she would 'cry and vomit' after returning home from rehearsals with Giovanni Pernice. Former Strictly Come Dancing contestant Amanda Abbington says she would 'cry and vomit' after returning home from rehearsals with Giovanni Pernice The actress was paired with Italian ballroom specialist Pernice for the long-running BBC show's 21st series in 2023, …

Giovanni Pernice makes first statement after Strictly Come Dancing exit
9 months ago

Giovanni Pernice makes first statement after Strictly Come Dancing exit

The Independent  

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Strictly star Amanda Abbington launches fresh attack on ‘nasty’ Giovanni Pernice
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Strictly star Amanda Abbington launches fresh attack on ‘nasty’ Giovanni Pernice

The Independent  

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BBC issues request in response to Strictly scandal involving Giovanni Pernice
9 months, 3 weeks ago

BBC issues request in response to Strictly scandal involving Giovanni Pernice

The Independent  

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Strictly scandal as Giovanni Pernice ‘faces official allegations’ by ex-celebrity partners
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Strictly scandal as Giovanni Pernice ‘faces official allegations’ by ex-celebrity partners

The Independent  

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Giovanni Pernice faces further misconduct allegations days after issuing denial
10 months ago

Giovanni Pernice faces further misconduct allegations days after issuing denial

The Independent  

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Laura Whitmore shares cryptic post as Giovanni Pernice quits Strictly Come Dancing and the BBC launches investigation into complaints made by former contestants
10 months ago

Laura Whitmore shares cryptic post as Giovanni Pernice quits Strictly Come Dancing and the BBC launches investigation into complaints made by former contestants

Daily Mail  

Laura Whitmore took to her Instagram Story on Sunday to share a subtle show of support for Amanda Abbington following the latter's allegations about Giovanni Pernice's treatment of her on Strictly Come Dancing. Laura Whitmore, took to her Instagram Story on Sunday to share a subtle show of support for Amanda Abbington, 52, following the latter's allegations about Giovanni Pernice's …

Amanda Abbington went 'nuclear' on finding out Giovanni was to be 'welcomed back with open arms' to Strictly as dance star walks away and BBC launches probe into 'serious complaints' made by three for
10 months ago

Amanda Abbington went 'nuclear' on finding out Giovanni was to be 'welcomed back with open arms' to Strictly as dance star walks away and BBC launches probe into 'serious complaints' made by three for

Daily Mail  

Giovanni Pernice left Strictly Come Dancing three weeks ago as the BBC launched an investigation because three former dance partners instructed lawyers to make 'serious complaints' over his conduct. One is Sherlock actress Amanda Abbington and the other two have not yet been named Giovanni with former dance partner journalist and television presenter Ranvir Singh on October 24, 2020 Giovanni …

Giovanni Pernice answers frank question about Strictly controversy on Lorraine
1 year ago

Giovanni Pernice answers frank question about Strictly controversy on Lorraine

The Independent  

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Three past Strictly contestants ‘meet to discuss difficult time’ with pro dancer
1 year ago

Three past Strictly contestants ‘meet to discuss difficult time’ with pro dancer

The Independent  

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Strictly star Giovanni Pernice defends training style on One Show after Amanda Abbington speculation
1 year, 1 month ago

Strictly star Giovanni Pernice defends training style on One Show after Amanda Abbington speculation

The Independent  

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Strictly pro Giovanni Pernice addresses Amanda Abbington training controversy for first time
1 year, 2 months ago

Strictly pro Giovanni Pernice addresses Amanda Abbington training controversy for first time

The Independent  

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Amanda Abbington ‘requests Strictly Come Dancing rehearsal footage with Giovanni Pernice’ amid legal advice
1 year, 2 months ago

Amanda Abbington ‘requests Strictly Come Dancing rehearsal footage with Giovanni Pernice’ amid legal advice

The Independent  

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Laura Whitmore says Strictly Come Dancing bosses made her spend 12 hours a day with partner Giovanni Pernice
4 years, 11 months ago

Laura Whitmore says Strictly Come Dancing bosses made her spend 12 hours a day with partner Giovanni Pernice

The Independent  

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