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'

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 previous allegations of backstage abuse on Strictly Come Dancing Emerging shortly after the interview, Abbington - dressed in the same floral shirt and jeans - scanned her phone while making her way towards her car The Sherlock star sensationally quit the dance competition last year citing 'personal reasons' Giovanni, who has strongly denied any threatening or abusive behaviour, was later suspended, with the BBC later launching a probe over claims of off-camera misconduct made by Amanda as well as other celebrities. Amanda cited 'personal reasons' for leaving the BBC show last October but it was later revealed she had demanded footage of her rehearsals after the experience with the show and her dance partner Giovanni Pernice left her with PTSD Amanda sat down with fellow BBC Strictly contestant - and Channel 4 News Presenter - Krishnan Guru-Murthy Amanda seemingly hit back yesterday at her former Strictly partner Giovanni Pernice after he seemingly branded her a 'mad woman' A spokesperson tonight for Giovanni told MailOnline: 'We would urge people to wait for the review's conclusion and not to pay heed to these very serious and defamatory allegations that have no evidence in support of them.' Amanda and Giovanni on Strictly last year In the Channel 4 News interview, claimed that sacked dancer was trying to block the release of up to 50 hours of 'toxic' footage' Channel 4 presenter Krishnan Guru-Murthy, who interview Amanda today, also starred on the 2023 series of Strictly Come Dancing Amanda and Krishnan Guru-Murthy pictured following her interview 'They do not resemble Amanda's latest allegations, given to Channel 4, in any shape or form. Giovanni pictured in June Amanda quit the BBC series last year due to 'personal reasons' before reports surfaced saying she had demanded footage of her rehearsals after the experience left her with PTSD Abbington was pictured emotionally struggling with the rehearsals during the show Giovanni has constantly refuted the allegations and denied any accusations of threatening or abusive behaviour.