Amanda Abbington has spoken out on her ongoing feud with Strictly Come Dancing professional Giovanni Pernice, who is facing allegations of 'threatening and abusive' behaviour
Amanda Abbington has openly criticised her former dance partner Giovanni Pernice, describing him as "nasty and awful".
Abbington lamented the broader consequences of the conflict, stating, "All of this because I didn't enjoy a television programme. I didn't enjoy it because of all of this." "Recently, we have seen a number of media reports about a high profile show. We would urge people not to indulge in speculation. Anyone involved in a complaint has a right to confidentiality and fair process."
The statement did not mention the show or the professional dancer, and it was added that there would be no further comments on the allegations. This follows weeks of reports linked to claims made to the broadcasting company, amid rumours that Giovanni had left the show last month. "They were told they felt intimidated by it. The women are being incredibly brave in speaking out, especially as a lot of them are going up against vicious messages from his loyal fans," The Sun reported. Meanwhile, fans of the Strictly star have shown support to him on social media following reports of the allegations emerging, after he spoke out.
BBC National Television Awards
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Giovanni Pernice 'quits' Strictly Come Dancing – after Amanda Abbington rowStrictly Come Dancing pro Giovanni Pernice has reportedly quit the popular BBC show, amid reported concerns in regards to his approach to training his celeb partners
Read more »
Strictly's Giovanni Pernice 'quits' show after Amanda Abbington controversyGiovanni Pernice has reportedly quit Strictly Come Dancing - but the BBC is said to be 'very keen' on continuing their collaboration with the Italian dancer, it is emerging tonight
Read more »
Giovanni Pernice 'quits' Strictly Come Dancing after Amanda Abbington claimsItalian dancer Giovanni Pernice has been a professional on the BBC's Strictly Come Dancing since 2015 and last year saw his partner, Sherlock actress Amanda Abbington, quit the competition
Read more »
Giovanni Pernice 'quits' Strictly Come Dancing after Amanda Abbington rowAn internal memo naming this year's professional dancers for the show has been distributed without including Giovanni
Read more »
Amanda Abbington’s fiancé posts cryptic message about ‘terrible circumstances’ after Giovanni Pernice quits...Giovanni Pernice passionately kisses Amanda Abbington after steamy Samba as they end feud
Read more »
Amanda Abbington gives huge update after Giovanni Pernice 'quits Strictly'Amanda Abbington has been announced as the lead in the theatrical memoir When It Happens To You, after it was reported that her former Strictly Come Dancing partner Giovanni Pernice quit the show.
Read more »