Giovanni Pernice has responded to actress, Amanda Abbington, after she branded him ‘cruel and abusive’ following her stint on Strictly Come Dancing last year
Giovanni Pernice has fired back at Amanda Abbington after she broke her silence following her shock exit from Strictly Come Dancing last year.
In news which sent shockwaves through the showbiz world, the Sherlock star, 50, left the show last year, citing medical reasons, before it was alleged the Italian had used ‘bullying’ behaviour in the training room, which Giovanni, 33, vehemently denies.
Amanda, who has since claimed she received death threats from the dancer’s fans since the controversy, has now spoken out, accusing Giovanni of being ‘cruel and abusive’.
However, a spokesperson for the Sicilian has shot back at the claims, saying: “The BBC has shared allegations from the inquiry with Giovanni, who has cooperated fully.”
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They added: “None of the allegations carried in the Sun on Sunday are included in any shape or form. Giovanni refutes these allegations and denies any accusations of abusive or threatening behaviour. He has provided substantive evidence to the investigation and he remains fully confident of clearing his name,” reports the Mail.
Strictly Come Dancing has been plagued with controversy in recent weeks, following Giovanni and Graziano De Prima being axed from the show following misconduct claims against Amanda and Zara McDermott. In a heartbreaking admission, Graziano confessed he kicked Love Island star, Zara, but denies spitting at her. Giovanni, meanwhile, denies the ‘bullying’ claims made against him and has vowed to clear his name. On Friday, there was yet more controversy, when it was reported that former dance partner Laila Rouass has consulted with her lawyers about a comment previously made by show judge, Anton Du Beke.
BBC bosses are now said to fear a £1million personal injury bill, as ex- contestants cite physical or mental health harm, and loss of earnings. The broadcaster has launched an internal probe and taken on two ex-Met detectives to quiz show staff. There will be a also chaperone “at all times” in training rooms from now on.
Claiming she couldn’t sit back and let Giovanni “do that to other people”, Amanda told The Sun: “I found Giovanni’s behaviour unnecessary, abusive, cruel and mean. I couldn’t sit back and let him do that to other people. I had to think long and hard about making a complaint because I knew the backlash I would get. But I would not have been able to live with myself for future people going on that show.
“I know what happened in that room, it’s on video and I have no problem with anyone seeing that. It’s a duty of care that is needed. Rehearsal rooms should be a safe space, there is a duty of care and kindness, and that courtesy wasn’t extended to me on this job.”
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