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

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, but abruptly withdrew just five weeks into the competition 'It’s been awful, just relentless. Pernice has since been suspended while a BBC probe is conducted over claims of off-camera misconduct made by Abbington and two other former celebrity dance partners Fellow dancer Graziano Di Prima has since been sacked by the show following similar claims of inappropriate behaviour towards Zara McDermott, with whom he was paired in 2023 It also threatens to damage Strictly, the BBC's biggest Saturday night success story since The Generation Game. Pernice quit the show following claims by Abbington, star of Sherlock and Mr Selfridge, that he bullied her in training, claims which he denies Di Prima confirmed his departure from Strictly Come Dancing in an Instagram post on Friday Insiders say also that the widened inquiry will now present the Sicilian star as possibly being a 'small fish' in Strictly's potential downfall.

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4 days, 18 hours ago

Teary-eyed Amanda Abbington defiantly insists she 'doesn't regret what happened' despite huge backlash to Giovanni Pernice bullying row causing 'hardest year of her life'

Daily Mail

Amanda Abbington fought back the tears on This Morning on Monday as she recounted 'the hardest year of her entire life' - but defiantly insisted 'I don't regret what happened'. During the interview Cat touched upon the Strictly scandal which rocked the nation last year, after Amanda made claims about her professional dance partner Giovanni Pernice. Teary-eyed Amanda Abbington defiantly …

6 days, 19 hours ago

Strictly's Amanda Abbington isn't sure if people 'like' her anymore after the Giovanni Pernice bullying row which she claims made her out to 'be the villain' - but insists she has 'no regrets'

Daily Mail

Strictly Come Dancing's Amanda Abbington has admitted that she's unsure if people still 'like' her anymore as she opens up on her future following the Giovanni Pernice bullying row. In July last year, more than six months after she quit the BBC show citing 'personal reasons', the actress accused Pernice of 'unnecessary, cruel and mean behaviour' during their time dancing …

1 month, 1 week ago

Strictly star Chris McCausland thinks he knows why BBC Giovanni-Amanda scandal happened

The Independent

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1 month, 1 week ago

Strictly Come Dancing: Annabel Croft says BBC co-star ‘ran off’ in ‘lots of tears’

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Annabel Croft says Strictly co-star ‘ran off’ in ‘lots of tears’

The Independent

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Strictly star Amanda Abbington signs up for new role in tiny theatre behind trendy north London pub

Daily Mail

She was once the star of BBC primetime detective drama Sherlock, regularly watched by more than seven million viewers at its peak. But following the fallout from her claims that her Strictly partner Giovanni Pernice bullied her, Amanda Abbington's latest role is playing to a more intimate audience in a theatre behind a north London pub. The actress has signed …

2 months ago

Giovanni Pernice shares sad update about Strictly future after Amanda Abbington scandal

The Independent

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Giovanni Pernice says he worried Strictly claims would end career

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3 months ago

The real reason why Strictly winner Rose Ayling-Ellis did not appear in show's 20th Anniversary special 'is revealed'

Daily Mail

Strictly Come Dancing winner Rose Ayling-Ellis reportedly chose not to appear in the BBC show's 20th Anniversary special on Saturday evening - despite her victory with pro dance partner Giovanni Pernice. And now sources have revealed that despite Rose loving her time on the show, she didn't want to take part in the anniversary special as she didn't wish to …

4 months, 1 week ago

BBC bosses fear Strictly star Oti Mabuse will spill scandal-ridden show's secrets when she enters I'm A Celebrity

Daily Mail

She was one of Strictly Come Dancing's most-loved stars, appearing on the show for six years and lifting the glitterball trophy twice. But now BBC bosses fear Oti Mabuse will tell all about the scandal-ridden show when she appears on ITV's I'm A Celeb when it launches on Sunday. BBC bosses fear Strictly star Oti Mabuse, 34, will spill scandal-ridden …

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Susanna Reid says Strictly contestants should be ‘supported’ after bullying scandal

The Independent

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Amanda Abbington hits back at Giovanni Pernice as she insists he is 'gaslighting' her following the Strictly star revealing HIS side of the story in bombshell Mail interview

Daily Mail

Amanda Abbington has hit back at Giovanni Pernice after he returned to British television on Tuesday morning after he was cleared of the majority of her bullying allegations in a BBC probe. Amanda Abbington has hit back at Giovanni Pernice after he returned to British television on Tuesday morning after he was cleared of the majority of bullying allegations in …

4 months, 3 weeks ago

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

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

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

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

Strictly Come Dancing pros transform into Minions for Movie Week's group routine as the show returns after BBC's bombshell report into bullying probe

Daily Mail

Strictly Come Dancing professional dancers are set to perform a Minions-themed routine on Saturday to mark the show's annual Movie Week. It comes after the BBC cleared Giovanni Pernice, 34, of physically abusive behaviour towards his former Strictly partner Amanda Abbington, 50, while upholding some of her complaints. Strictly Come Dancing stars are set to perform a Minions-themed routine on …

5 months, 2 weeks ago

Amanda Abbington's fiancé Jonathan Goodwin breaks his silence on results of Strictly probe as he praises his 'amazing' partner

Daily Mail

Amanda Abbington's fiancé Jonathan Goodwin has broken his silence after the findings of her Strictly probe against Giovanni Pernice were released. Amanda Abbington's fiancé Jonathan Goodwin has broken his silence after the findings of her Strictly probe against Giovanni Pernice were released The professional dancer, 34, left the show after his former celebrity partner Amanda, 50, made numerous complaints about …

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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5 months, 2 weeks ago

Strictly judge Shirley Ballas reacts to outcome of Giovanni Pernice investigation

The Independent

5 months, 2 weeks ago

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

The Independent

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

British fans vow to propel Giovanni Pernice to top of Italian Strictly

Daily Mail

Giovanni Pernice's family and British fans have rallied around him - and vowed to help him win Italy's version of Strictly - as supporters said he is rebuilding his life after being 'shafted' by the BBC. Giovanni Pernice won round 1 of Dancing With The Stars in Italy on Saturday as Brits watching in the UK said they voted for …

5 months, 2 weeks ago

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

The Independent

5 months, 2 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 …

5 months, 3 weeks ago

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

The Independent

5 months, 3 weeks ago

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

The Independent

6 months ago

BBC bosses give their blessing for embattled star Giovanni Pernice to take part in the Italian version of Strictly Come Dancing... despite former dance partner Amanda Abbington's claims he bullied her

Daily Mail

BBC bosses gave their blessing for former star Giovanni Pernice to take part in the Italian version of Strictly Come Dancing – despite his former dance partner Amanda Abbington's claims that he bullied her. BBC bosses gave their blessing for former star Giovanni Pernice to take part in the Italian version of Strictly Come Dancing. She claimed that Giovanni was …

6 months ago

Former Strictly pro Ian Waite controversially urges BBC bosses 'don't hire Italians' for the show after Graziano Di Prima and Giovanni Pernice bullying scandal

Daily Mail

Since Strictly began 20 years ago Italian dancers have become a staple of the Saturday night show. But amid the ongoing bullying furore, the much-loved former Strictly pro, Ian Waite, has made a controversial plea to ban the nationality from partaking in the competition. Giovanni Pernice, 34, exited the show in April following bullying allegations from his dance partner, Amanda …

6 months ago

Strictly Come Dancing could be 'picked apart to death' if criticism of scandals continues, warns co-creator

Daily Mail

Strictly Come Dancing could be 'picked apart to death' if criticism of the BBC show continues, its co-creator has warned. Speaking ahead of Strictly's launch show last night, co-creator Karen Smith told BBC News: 'Strictly is the best of what the BBC does and people value it, and they look forward to it, and they schedule their weekend around it, …

6 months, 1 week ago

Strictly silenced! Dance show returns to the BBC with NO mention of Amanda Abbington's bullying claims or Graziano Di Prima's sacking as Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman 'act like nothing had happened'

Daily Mail

The months since the last series of Strictly ended have been somewhat tumultuous. First there were Amanda Abbington's claims that Giovanni Pernice bullied her during training, then BBC bosses sacked Graziano Di Prima for kicking his partner Zara McDermott as she lay on the floor. The show's millions of fans were anticipating hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman to address …

6 months, 1 week ago

Giovanni Pernice gushes he's 'happy and ready to have fun' as he kickstarts rehearsals with his stunning celebrity partner for Italian version of Strictly - hours before the UK show's launch

Daily Mail

Giovanni Pernice was all smiles on Saturday as he posed for playful snaps with his dance partner after beginning rehearsals for the Italian version of Strictly Come Dancing. It was recently revealed that the Italian professional dancer, 34, had signed up to Ballando con le Stelle after leaving the UK show amid bullying claims made by former dance partner Amanda …

6 months, 1 week ago

Debbie McGee says she has been asked to give evidence in Strictly Come Dancing investigation

The Independent

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6 months, 1 week ago

Strictly dancers are living in fear over who will get the boot next

Daily Mail

They've watched two of their colleagues leave Strictly over abuse and bullying allegations. And now the show's remaining professional dancers have revealed that they have been 'entirely kept in the dark' by bosses and told how they have been left fearing 'who will be next to go.' As Strictly returns for its 20th anniversary series on Saturday, sources on the …

6 months, 1 week ago

BBC bosses locked in Strictly crisis talks over fears of legal action

Daily Mail

BBC bosses are full of ‘panic and worry’ regarding the publication of a report into Amanda Abbington and her former Strictly dance partner Giovanni Pernice, the Mail can reveal. Strictly Come Dancing judges Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Shirley Ballas and Anton Du Beke Giovanni Pernice, 34, joined Strictly in 2014 and became its longest-serving male professional before quitting in …

6 months, 1 week ago

Giovanni Pernice will star in the Italian version of Strictly alongside axed co-star Graziano Di Prima's wife

Daily Mail

Former Strictly Come Dancing pro Giovanni Pernice will star in the Italian version of the show alongside axed Graziano Di Prima's wife. But it has now been revealed that the dancer, who is at the heart of a BBC investigation into claims he bullied his former partner Amanda Abbington, will star alongside Giada Linni, the wife of another disgraced Strictly …

6 months, 2 weeks ago

Amanda Abbington is 'deeply disappointed' with BBC bosses over fears they are 'protecting' Giovanni Pernice amid Strictly bullying probe

Daily Mail

Amanda Abbington is 'deeply disappointed' with BBC bosses over fears they're 'protecting' Giovanni Pernice amid bullying probe. Sherlock actress Amanda, 50, has made a series of accusations about her pro Giovanni Pernice's teaching methods and has described his behaviour as 'unnecessary, abusive, cruel and mean'. Amanda Abbington is 'deeply disappointed' with BBC bosses over fears their 'protecting' Giovanni Pernice amid …

6 months, 2 weeks ago

Giovanni Pernice makes Strictly comeback: Dance star signs for Italian version of the show with BBC still to release result of probe into Amanda Abbington's claims that he bullied her

Daily Mail

Giovanni Pernice will return to work next week after being signed to the Italian version of Strictly Come Dancing. The Mail on Sunday can reveal that the Italian heart-throb will join Ballando con le Stelle despite the BBC taking their time in revealing the result of the investigation into claims he bullied his former partner, Amanda Abbington. Giovanni Pernice will …

6 months, 2 weeks ago

Giovanni Pernice reveals 'exciting news' as he celebrates his 34th birthday with cryptic post as Strictly misconduct scandal draws to a close

Daily Mail

Giovanni Pernice has teased he will be revealing some 'exciting news' in the upcoming days despite not taking part in this year's series of Strictly. It has been a difficult year for Giovanni after he found himself at the centre of a BBC misconduct investigation after his former celebrity partner Amanda Abbington abruptly quit the show last October. Giovanni Pernice …

6 months, 2 weeks ago

BBC bosses 'in ticking time bomb with Giovanni Pernice scandal as they race to wrap up misconduct investigation before Strictly returns in two weeks'

Daily Mail

BBC bosses are reportedly racing to finish the Giovanni Pernice misconduct investigation before the new series of Strictly Come Dancing starts in just two weeks. The professional dancer, 33, was paired with Sherlock actress Amanda Abbington for the long-running BBC show's 21st series in 2023, but she abruptly withdrew just five weeks into the competition. BBC bosses are reportedly racing …

6 months, 2 weeks ago

Strictly: Amanda Abbington ‘left shocked by odd Giovanni Pernice phone call’ during scandal

The Independent

6 months, 2 weeks ago

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

The Independent

6 months, 3 weeks ago

Giovanni Pernice 'tried to CALL Amanda Abbington in the middle of Strictly misconduct probe'

Daily Mail

Giovanni Pernice reportedly tried to call Amanda Abbington during the BBC's probe into claims of off-camera misconduct towards her on Strictly Come Dancing. The actress, 50, was paired with Italian ballroom specialist Giovanni, 33, for the long-running BBC show's 21st series in 2023, but abruptly withdrew just five weeks into the competition. Giovanni Pernice reportedly tried to call Amanda Abbington …

6 months, 3 weeks ago

Giovanni Pernice charges £140 for VIP meet and greet for his Last Dance tour after missing out on £350,000 from TV jobs due to ongoing BBC probe

Daily Mail

Having left Strictly, it appears Giovanni Pernice is coming up with new ways of boosting his income. Giovanni is awaiting the outcome of a BBC probe into actress Amanda Abbington's claims he was 'abusive, cruel and mean' to her in training – claims he has firmly denied. The Italian dancer, 33, is charging fans up nearly £140 for a meet …

7 months ago

Strictly's probe into Amanda Abbington and Giovanni Pernice row to announce findings within DAYS after cops spent weeks pouring over evidence

Daily Mail

A verdict on the Amanda Abbington and Giovanni Pernice row is expected before the end of next week, Mail Online can reveal. Sherlock actress Amanda, 50, made a series of accusations and an offical complaint about her pro Giovanni Pernice's teaching methods and has described his behaviour as 'unnecessary, abusive, cruel and mean'. A verdict on the Amanda Abbington and …

7 months ago

Strictly's probe into Amanda Abbington and Giovanni Pernice row to announce findings within DAYS after cops spent weeks pouring over evidence

Daily Mail

7 months, 1 week ago

Amanda Abbington 'is questioned for a second time' by the BBC over her claims Giovanni Pernice made crude remarks amid Strictly misconduct probe

Daily Mail

Amanda Abbington has reportedly been questioned by BBC bosses for a second time about 'crude comments' she claimed were made by Giovanni Pernice. The Sherlock star, 50, is said to have been quizzed via video call last week as she sat down with two ex-Met detectives to discuss her allegations about the professional dancer, 33. Amanda Abbington has reportedly been …

7 months, 2 weeks ago

Strictly is drawn into another fix row as rumoured contestant Sarah Hadland's West End background is revealed but actress insists trained dancers are 'fabulous to watch' on the BBC show

Daily Mail

Actress Sarah Hadland, who is set to be announced as one of the Strictly Come Dancing contestants this year, is a trained dancer with West End experience. Actress Sarah Hadland, who is set to be announced as one of the Strictly Come Dancing contestants this year, is a trained dancer with West End experience Speaking in 2015 she said: 'I …

7 months, 2 weeks ago

Will Young claims he was ‘pressured’ to stay in Strictly Come Dancing

The Independent

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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 …

7 months, 2 weeks ago

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

The Independent

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7 months, 2 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 …

7 months, 2 weeks ago

Strictly 2024 news: Giovanni Pernice BBC investigation result imminent as 2024 line-up is ‘leaked’

The Independent

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