Strictly star Amanda Abbington's escapologist fiancé Jonathan Goodwin sues America's Got Talent bosses over TV stunt that went wrong and left him in a wheelchair for life
1 year, 2 months ago

Strictly star Amanda Abbington's escapologist fiancé Jonathan Goodwin sues America's Got Talent bosses over TV stunt that went wrong and left him in a wheelchair for life

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Amanda Abbington's escapologist fiancé is suing America's Got Talent bosses over a stunt that went wrong and left him in a wheelchair for life. Jonathan Goodwin was left with life-changing injuries after he was crushed between two burning cars in October 2021 during rehearsals for America's Got Talent: Extreme, at the Atlanta Motor Speedway. Jonathan was being suspended between two elevated cars which were released too early Jonathan can be seen moments before the cars slammed into him Jonathan is engaged to actress Amanda Abbington, who has starred in Sherlock, Mr Selfridge and Doc Martin Jonathan said that he called Amanda and 'thanked her' for the time they had together after the accident, in case he didn't see her again The performer has also successfully completed other risky stunts in the past for the the flagship AGT series and has also been featured on its sister series in the UK, Britain's Got Talent. Pictured: Jonathan at the The Illusionists in 2016 Amanda Abbington during the dress rehearsal for her appearance on Strictly Come Dancing Jonathan was sat in the audience of Strictly Come Dancing, cheering her on Jonathan said that after his accident, he wanted to give Amanda 'an out,' but she said that breaking up 'never crossed her mind' Jonathan said that he had been 'planning' the big event 'already', despite that the fact that they had only been talking for month.

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Strictly Come Dancing: Giovanni explains why he got ‘frustrated’ with Amanda Abbington on BBC series
2 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: Amanda Abbington says Giovanni scandal is ‘unresolved’ after BBC investigation result
2 months, 3 weeks ago

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

The Independent  

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

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

The Independent  

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Amanda Abbington admits she fears taking public transport as she feels 'exposed and vulnerable' after Strictly bullying allegations
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Amanda Abbington admits she fears taking public transport as she feels 'exposed and vulnerable' after Strictly bullying allegations

Daily Mail  

Amanda Abbington has admitted she she fears taking public transport after her bullying allegations against her Strictly partner Giovanni Pernice were made public. Amanda Abbington has admitted she fears taking public transport as she feels 'exposed and vulnerable' after Strictly bullying allegations The BBC show has been engulfed by drama since Giovanni was suspended after his celebrity partner Amanda accused …

Strictly in crisis: Every claim facing the under-fire BBC show
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Strictly in crisis: Every claim facing the under-fire BBC show

The Independent  

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Amanda Abbington's fiancé hits out at trolls who branded Strictly star 'unstable' and vows 'the truth will come out' after her bombshell interview claiming being paired with Giovanni Pernice was like
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Amanda Abbington's fiancé hits out at trolls who branded Strictly star 'unstable' and vows 'the truth will come out' after her bombshell interview claiming being paired with Giovanni Pernice was like

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Amanda Abbington's fiancé has launched a scathing attack against Giovanni Pernice's claims he will be cleared by the Strictly Come Dancing inquiry – vowing 'the truth will come out.' Amanda Abbington and her fiancé Jonathan Goodwin, pictured on ITV's Lorraine in May 2022 Amanda Abbington has criticised the behaviour of professional dancer Giovanni Pernice 'How she was treated – and …

The five biggest bombshells from Amanda Abbington's Lorraine interview: Star said Giovanni 'hated' her on day THREE, she doesn't want Strictly to end and discusses 'onslaught' of death threats
4 months, 4 weeks ago

The five biggest bombshells from Amanda Abbington's Lorraine interview: Star said Giovanni 'hated' her on day THREE, she doesn't want Strictly to end and discusses 'onslaught' of death threats

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Amanda Abbington opened up about her time on Strictly Come Dancing during an interview on Lorraine on Thursday. She voiced concerns about Giovanni on day three Amanda Abbington opened up about her time on Strictly Come Dancing during an interview on Lorraine on Thursday Speaking to guest host Christine Lampard, the actress claimed she told producers that professional dancer Giovanni …

Amanda Abbington emerges for the FIRST time since bombshell Channel 4 interview after comparing Strictly Come Dancing to 'the trenches' and claiming the BBC had up to 50 hours of 'toxic' footage'
5 months ago

Amanda Abbington emerges for the FIRST time since bombshell Channel 4 interview after comparing Strictly Come Dancing to 'the trenches' and claiming the BBC had up to 50 hours of 'toxic' footage'

Daily Mail  

Looking pale and pensive, Amanda Abbington checked her phone as she emerged for the first time since her bombshell Channel 4 appearance on Wednesday evening. Looking pale and pensive, Amanda Abbington checked her phone as she emerged for the first time since her bombshell Channel 4 appearance on Wednesday evening In an emotionally charged interview, Abbington doubled down on her …

Amanda Abbington is flooded with supportive messages after bombshell Channel 4 interview during which emotional actress compared Strictly Come Dancing to 'the trenches'
5 months ago

Amanda Abbington is flooded with supportive messages after bombshell Channel 4 interview during which emotional actress compared Strictly Come Dancing to 'the trenches'

Daily Mail  

Fans have thrown their support behind former Strictly Come Dancing contestant Amanda Abbington after her emotional TV appearance on Wednesday evening. Thank you for speaking up to protect our women and girls'; Fans have thrown their support behind former Strictly Come Dancing contestant Amanda Abbington after her emotional TV appearance on Wednesday evening The Sherlock star, 50, sensationally quit the …

BBC chiefs 'are furious at Amanda Abbington - who they think is encouraging others to rake up dirt on Strictly', insiders say: Actress 'is stopping at nothing to make sure a dark cloud is left over th
5 months ago

BBC chiefs 'are furious at Amanda Abbington - who they think is encouraging others to rake up dirt on Strictly', insiders say: Actress 'is stopping at nothing to make sure a dark cloud is left over th

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Amanda Abbington will soon learn the ruling of the investigation she triggered after complaining her Strictly partner Giovanni Pernice bullied her in training. Amanda Abbington will soon learn the ruling of the investigation she triggered after complaining her Strictly partner Giovanni Pernice bullied her in training Ms Abbington, 52, is understood to have contacted actress Laila Rouass to encourage her …

Amanda Abbington sheds light on ‘horrible’ Strictly experience: ‘It’s been really brutal’
5 months, 1 week ago

Amanda Abbington sheds light on ‘horrible’ Strictly experience: ‘It’s been really brutal’

The Independent  

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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
5 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, …

Tearful Amanda Abbington is comforted by pal after Strictly's Shirley Ballas defends 'true gentleman' Giovanni Pernice following his shock exit from the BBC show
6 months ago

Tearful Amanda Abbington is comforted by pal after Strictly's Shirley Ballas defends 'true gentleman' Giovanni Pernice following his shock exit from the BBC show

Daily Mail  

Amanda Abbington was spotted looking tearful while being comforted by actress pal Sue Vincent outside swanky spot The Groucho Club in London on Wednesday. The Sherlock star, 50, appeared overcome with emotion after Strictly Come Dancing's Shirley Ballas defended 'true gentleman' Giovanni Pernice this week following his exit from the BBC show. Amanda Abbington was spotted looking tearful while being …

11 Strictly Come Dancing scandals from Amanda Abbington’s exit to Seann and Katya’s kiss
7 months ago

11 Strictly Come Dancing scandals from Amanda Abbington’s exit to Seann and Katya’s kiss

The Independent  

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Amanda Abbington reveals she has received rape and death threats since quitting Strictly - as she prepares to play mother of rape victim in new role
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Amanda Abbington reveals she has received rape and death threats since quitting Strictly - as she prepares to play mother of rape victim in new role

Daily Mail  

Amanda Abbington has revealed she received death and rape threats after she quit Strictly Come Dancing. Amanda Abbington has revealed she received death and rape threats after she quit Strictly Come Dancing The actress, 52, quit mid-series last year due to 'personal reasons' amid claims of a feud between her and dancer Giovanni Pernice, 33, before reports she had demanded …

Strictly: BBC responds as Giovanni Pernice’s future ‘revealed’ after Amanda Abbington scandal
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Strictly: BBC responds as Giovanni Pernice’s future ‘revealed’ after Amanda Abbington scandal

The Independent  

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Amanda Abbington's fiancé Jonathan Goodwin shares cryptic post about responding to 'bad male behaviour' rather than staying silent amid her feud with Giovanni Pernice
11 months ago

Amanda Abbington's fiancé Jonathan Goodwin shares cryptic post about responding to 'bad male behaviour' rather than staying silent amid her feud with Giovanni Pernice

Daily Mail  

Amanda Abbington's fiancé Jonathan Goodwin has spoken out amid the actress' feud with her dance partner Giovanni Pernice. Amanda Abbington's fiancé Jonathan Goodwin shared cryptic post on Instagram on Friday amid her ongoing feud with Strictly partner Giovanni Pernice Amanda, 51, is said to have claimed the show left her with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and has reportedly demanded recordings …

Strictly’s Amanda Abbington ‘received death threats after revealing PTSD diagnosis’
11 months, 1 week ago

Strictly’s Amanda Abbington ‘received death threats after revealing PTSD diagnosis’

The Independent  

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BBC addresses Strictly controversy as Amanda Abbington requests ‘tense’ Giovanni training footage
11 months, 2 weeks ago

BBC addresses Strictly controversy as Amanda Abbington requests ‘tense’ Giovanni training footage

The Independent  

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Strictly Come Dancing star Amanda Abbington 'demands footage of her rehearsals with Giovanni Pernice as she seeks legal advice after her sudden show exit'
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Strictly Come Dancing star Amanda Abbington 'demands footage of her rehearsals with Giovanni Pernice as she seeks legal advice after her sudden show exit'

Daily Mail  

Strictly Come Dancing star Amanda Abbington has reportedly demanded bosses hand over footage of her rehearsals with Giovanni Pernice after they clashed while working together. Actress Amanda, 51, was paired with professional dancer Giovanni, 33, for last year's series but made a sudden departure from the show in October, citing 'personal reasons'. Strictly Come Dancing star Amanda Abbington has reportedly …

Strictly Come Dancing fans spot ‘odd’ detail in Amanda Abbington statement
1 year, 1 month ago

Strictly Come Dancing fans spot ‘odd’ detail in Amanda Abbington statement

The Independent  

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Strictly Come Dancing star Amanda Abbington quits show after ‘medical problems’
1 year, 1 month ago

Strictly Come Dancing star Amanda Abbington quits show after ‘medical problems’

The Independent  

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Strictly 2023 stars ‘gutted’ as Amanda Abbington announces withdrawal from show
1 year, 1 month ago

Strictly 2023 stars ‘gutted’ as Amanda Abbington announces withdrawal from show

The Independent  

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Amanda Abbington 'gave Strictly partner Giovanni Pernice NO advance warning she was quitting the show'
1 year, 1 month ago

Amanda Abbington 'gave Strictly partner Giovanni Pernice NO advance warning she was quitting the show'

Daily Mail  

Amanda Abbington never told her Strictly partner Giovanni Pernice she was quitting and he was instead told by producers, it has been claimed. Duo: Amanda Abbington never told her Strictly partner Giovanni Pernice she was quitting and he was instead told by producers, it has been claimed Partners: According to the Daily Star, the professional dancer, 33, was 'really annoyed' …

Amanda Abbington is hit by claims she struggled with Strictly pro partner Giovanni Pernice's 'militant approach to training' as feud rumours grow: 'They weren't gelling'
1 year, 2 months ago

Amanda Abbington is hit by claims she struggled with Strictly pro partner Giovanni Pernice's 'militant approach to training' as feud rumours grow: 'They weren't gelling'

Daily Mail  

Amanda Abbington struggled with Strictly Come Dancing professional partner Giovanni Pernice's 'militant approach to training', it has been claimed. Exit: Massive amounts of speculation from fans has followed Amanda Abbington's Strictly exit Out: The news comes after Amanda shared a poignant post about mental health after pulling out of Saturday's show and skipped dancing with partner Giovanni Pernice, 33, due …

Amanda Abbington's fiancé Jonathan Goodwin shares a cryptic post about mental health hours before the star QUIT Strictly Come Dancing
1 year, 2 months ago

Amanda Abbington's fiancé Jonathan Goodwin shares a cryptic post about mental health hours before the star QUIT Strictly Come Dancing

Daily Mail  

Amanda Abbington's partner Jonathan Goodwin shared a cryptic post to Instagram on Monday hours before the star quit Strictly Come Dancing. Supportive: Amanda Abbington's, 49, partner Jonathan Goodwin, 43, shared a cryptic post to Instagram on Monday hours before the star quit Strictly Come Dancing Axed: The Sherlock star, 49, has pulled out of the series after skipping her dance …

Amanda Abbington QUITS Strictly Come Dancing and is 'left devastated after her time on the show was plagued by difficulties'
1 year, 2 months ago

Amanda Abbington QUITS Strictly Come Dancing and is 'left devastated after her time on the show was plagued by difficulties'

Daily Mail  

Amanda Abbington has quit Strictly Come Dancing after her time on the show was 'plagued by difficulties'. On Monday's It Takes Two, the show confirmed Amanda's exit and released a statement that read: 'Amanda Abbington is unable to continue in Strictly Come Dancing and has decided to withdraw from the competition. Amanda Abbington has quit Strictly Come Dancing after her …

Amanda Abbington misses Strictly Come Dancing due to ‘medical reasons’
1 year, 2 months ago

Amanda Abbington misses Strictly Come Dancing due to ‘medical reasons’

The Independent  

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Strictly stars send Amanda Abbington 'all their love' following actress pulling out of show last minute after 'sharing poignant quote about mental health'
1 year, 2 months ago

Strictly stars send Amanda Abbington 'all their love' following actress pulling out of show last minute after 'sharing poignant quote about mental health'

Daily Mail  

Strictly Come Dancing stars sent 'all their love' to Amanda Abbington after she pulled out of Saturday's show last minute. Missing you: Strictly Come Dancing stars sent 'all their love' to Amanda Abbington after she pulled out of Saturday's show last minute hosts Claudia Winkleman, 51, and Tess Daly, 54 Unwell: The actress, 49, reportedly shared a poignant post about …

Strictly Come Dancing's Amanda Abbington pulls out of Saturday's live show at last minute
1 year, 2 months ago

Strictly Come Dancing's Amanda Abbington pulls out of Saturday's live show at last minute

Daily Mail  

Strictly star Amanda Abbington has pulled out of Saturday's show due to medical reasons. Host and former Strictly pro Janette Manrara said: 'We have some breaking news, unfortunately due to medical reasons, Amanda will not be taking part in Strictly Come Dancing this weekend. A Strictly spokeswoman confirmed that Amanda’s absence is due to ill health, saying: 'Due to medical …

Amanda Abbington’s path to Strictly, from Sherlock to drag show controversy
1 year, 2 months ago

Amanda Abbington’s path to Strictly, from Sherlock to drag show controversy

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Strictly Come Dancing's Amanda Abbington and Giovanni Pernice receive standing ovation from judges after wowing with daring Salsa
1 year, 2 months ago

Strictly Come Dancing's Amanda Abbington and Giovanni Pernice receive standing ovation from judges after wowing with daring Salsa

Daily Mail  

Strictly Come Dancing's Amanda Abbington and her professional partner Giovanni Pernice wowed the show judges during Saturday's episode as Shirley Ballas and Motsi Mabuse gave the pair a standing ovation. Success: Strictly's Amanda Abbington and her pro partner Giovanni Pernice wowed the judges on Saturday as Shirley Ballas and Motsi Mabuse gave them a standing ovation Born to perform: Actress …

Strictly Come Dancing in chaos as star is struck down with 'vicious' illness just weeks before show's launch
1 year, 4 months ago

Strictly Come Dancing in chaos as star is struck down with 'vicious' illness just weeks before show's launch

Daily Mail  

Strictly Come Dancing has been thrown into chaos as one of the stars has been struck down with a 'viscous' illness. Amanda Abbington has revealed she's suffering from food poisoning with just weeks to go until the BBC show's big launch in September. Strictly Come Dancing has been thrown into chaos as one of the stars has been struck down …

Amanda Abbington: The Sherlock star joining Strictly’s class of 2023 – and facing a boycott from fans
1 year, 4 months ago

Amanda Abbington: The Sherlock star joining Strictly’s class of 2023 – and facing a boycott from fans

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Amanda Abbington opens up on whirlwind romance with 'soulmate' fiancé Jonathan Goodwin
1 year, 11 months ago

Amanda Abbington opens up on whirlwind romance with 'soulmate' fiancé Jonathan Goodwin

Daily Mail  

Amanda Abbington has detailed her whirlwind romance with fiancé Jonathan Goodwin after her 'painful' split from ex-husband Martin Freeman. Candid: Amanda Abbington has detailed her whirlwind romance with fiancé Jonathan Goodwin after her 'painful' split from ex-husband Martin Freeman She then recalled how she started gave her number to Jonathan in the summer of 2021 which opened 'the floodgates'. Split: …

Amanda Abbington on finding out about Jonathan Goodwin's accident - as couple share wedding details
1 year, 11 months ago

Amanda Abbington on finding out about Jonathan Goodwin's accident - as couple share wedding details

Daily Mail  

Amanda Abbington has opened up on the 'crazy whirlwind' of events after finding out her fiancé Jonathan Goodwin had been in an accident. Scary: Now, speaking about the horrific time, Amanda said she initially 'didn't think about the stunt' and shared how she received the news Proud: The actress gushed that she is so in love with her 'independant and …

Jonathan Goodwin told his fiancée Amanda Abbington she could 'walk away' when he was paralysed
2 years, 7 months ago

Jonathan Goodwin told his fiancée Amanda Abbington she could 'walk away' when he was paralysed

Daily Mail  

Amanda Abbington broke down in tears in her first joint interview with her fiancé Jonathan Goodwin as he revealed that he told her she could 'walk away' after he was paralysed for life when a fireball stunt went wrong. Emotional: Amanda Abbington broke down in tears in her first joint interview with her fiancé Jonathan Goodwin as he revealed that …

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